Revelations from the Pulse (Corbin Cases)
(a deleted file from Adrian Corbin’s laptop) So it’s true. After a day of walking around, a step here and there to look at different people, I know without a doubt. The four ivory dice that I—I suppose...
View ArticleWorking up to Spider Climb
I love finding a Spider Climb spell. What does that mean? Spider Climb is a spell that’s been in Dungeons & Dragons since some of the game’s earliest editions, and it does just what it sounds...
View ArticleSkein magic and its uses (from Dragonsigns)
Notes of Mateo Vargas, Rayo Hill, 1977 Substance has been referred to as “skein” (pronounced skayn) — reasons unconfirmed. Color: deep green, with a silvery sheen to it. Consistency… There’s the...
View ArticleThe Fights of Fantasy
What makes a good fight? —In a story, of course, since in real life the best fights are the ones that don’t happen. But what makes a fictional clash worth reading? And we do find them worth reading,...
View ArticleWhen is a COVID story not a COVID story?
How does someone write in a year like this? A year that provides a steady supply of “2020” jokes, a lot of them along the lines of the “apocalypse of the month office pool.” A year that keeps me...
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It’s All Character
It’s the absolute favorite word in storytelling. And the one least understood. Ask writers or fans “Which is more important, characters or—” and you don’t even have to finish the sentence. People will...
View ArticleTracks In Shadow and other points of light
Live in the shadows. Hide the fact that you can track people and secrets from across the street, and that you use that power to uncover lies and corruption. Let nobody know you’re searching for...
View ArticleThe Spellkeeper Boxset
It’s here! Today, the complete Spellkeeper Flight trilogy (The High Road, Freefall, and Grounded) is out as a single ebook boxset. If you haven’t seen how this story begins with street gangs and a hint...
View ArticleWhat I Write
If you look through my stories, you’ll see there are certain things I try to provide. Here are seven of them. “What do you want?” –That’s such a marvelous question. It can be the seed to a beautiful...
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Grounded – Countdown and Sneak Peak
For all of you who’ve been following the adventures of Mark and Angie and that peculiar belt, here it is: September 30th. That’s the day that the final book of the Spellkeeper Flight series will be...
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The Spellkeeper Flight Unofficial Playlist
It’s been a long, wild ride bringing the Spellkeeper Flight books to life, ever since the opening High Road scene that I knew I couldn’t use. And one thing it’s made me think of is… music. So here are...
View ArticleThat Note from a Fan
Fans. They’re the second great joy in writing. I can spend months or years exploring a story and falling in love with every twist of the road my characters are on… and even after that, I also get to...
View ArticleFreefall Cover Reveal
The countdown to FREEFALL continues. February 5th the book will be out, but: take a look at that cover! Gorgeous, isn’t it? You might notice that unlike the first book’s cover, this time Mark’s flying...
View ArticleFreefall in February — Launching
Happy New Year! It’s the traditional day for reflecting, plannning, and promising… followed by the traditional month of backsliding, of course. In the spirit of breaking that cycle: FREEFALL, Book Two...
View ArticleBefore Reindeer Could Fly
Did you notice that Santa’s sleigh doesn’t fly? Or it didn’t, mostly, not in the source we all know. Remember: To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall,Now dash away, dash away, dash away...
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For Stan Lee
“Stan Lee.” Two words I thought I’d always be happy to see… until I saw them on the LA Times quick links section, where too many people only appear as obituaries. Just seven letters. That’s way too...
View ArticleLessons on a Flying Road
Yes it’s true: Freefall, the sequel to The High Road, will be out early next year. What’s more, the conclusion of the series is in revision and will follow soon as well. It’s been too long since I’ve...
View ArticleHow Big is a Hydra? Defining a Story’s Action
How strong is strong? How much power does a hero need, or a villain? It’s a question that I never get tired of looking at, both reading and writing… especially since I think many people look at the...
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Review: Between Two Thorns
How many sides should a story view a conflict from? I’ve just finished reading one that takes a challenge as simple as winning freedom, and spins out a whole set of different viewpoints—Between Two...
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Teleportation – the vanishing few ways a writer can control it
A friend of mine is writing a book that features magic for teleportation and dimensional travel. Me being a student of “FantasTactics” (aka a “magic guru”), I couldn’t resist a chance to lay out a few...
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