Building the World of Devera
Mapping a World
It all began with a drawing. I’d been working graveyard
shift as a telephone operator after graduating from high school and I had a lot
of time on my hands. As I drew the...
In Defense of the Saggy Middle
A reader in India recently reviewed Crisis, my third novel. It’s certainly not an easy read in terms of content – hence the title – but I felt a bit dismayed when I noted...
Garrick Ravenwood — Warrior’s Soul
Overview
Being a first-born male carries a burden that younger siblings seldom appreciate. At the core of his personality, Garrick is responsible. He understands what needs to be done in order to sustain the ones...
Bronwyn Traugott — Sweetheart of the Temple Elsbireth
Early History
As the only daughter of her
parents, Bronwyn enjoyed a privileged position as a child. The wealth of her
family wrought a degree of comfort that not many Tamarians enjoyed, enabling
her to experience a carefree...
Crisis: 10th Anniversary Edition
After a complete re-edit and re-format, the 10th anniversary edition of Crisis, the third novel in the Deveran Conflict Series, is now available in paperback and multiple e-book formats.
Get your copy by following the...
Lord Lynden and Lady Alexina: Parents with Purpose
While they are secondary characters in the Deveran Conflict Series, the roles that Lord Lynden and Lady Alexina play are essential in grounding the story’s background, and providing a context into the way that...
Brenna Velez: Heroine Extradordinare
Overview
Some characters are easier to write than others. Brenna presents a challenge for me because she’s a woman, she comes from a culture that honors individualism to a far higher degree than is the...
Love Your Audience
I’ve been performing for as long as I can remember. Standing
in front of large crowds and being in the spotlight doesn’t intimidate me.
I can recall singing onstage during a performance of Der
Rosencavalier at...
