Black Forest: Magicks Rise comes out on July 22nd. It begins like this. Be warned, if you have not read Black Forest: Kingdoms Fall, much will be spoiled by this excerpt. Chapter One The World Left Behind Once upon a time, a brother and sister were rushing through the forest. Thoroughly engaged in the children’s trade of…
We humans are a fickle sort, aren’t we? I, for instance, am a creature of utmost spontaneity, and also one of routine. Tell me I’m going on a trip tomorrow, and I’ll pack a bag. Move me in the middle of a writing project, and I will stare hopelessly at the computer screen for hours at…
The first vacationey leg of our extended time overseas came to a close a little less than a week ago. Now, we’re a few days deep in the domestic, everyday, ‘Holy Fuckfire, you have a book coming out in five weeks!’ portion of our adventure. Just a few things to share before going on with the reality of…
Just before going to sleep last night, at about one a.m. Central Time, it occurred to me it was my last full day in the U.S. for at least seven and a half months. That means no Whole Foods with seed bread, or car that waits in the driveway for whenever I decide to use it,…
I read this story sitting in a New York hotel room back in March, and meant to share it then, but I kept putting it off until it finally got lost in browser Neverland. The other day, I remembered it and found it again, and, finally, I get to share it. There is something exceptionally brave in…
I realized I forgot to post my playlist for Club Storyville, and such an enjoyable playlist it is, ‘twould be a shame not to share it. Lots of blending of new and old. 1 – Stormy Weather, Lena Horne 2 – You, Jennifer Love Hewitt 3 – Fever – Peggy Lee 4 – Someone Like…