Sacrificial War: A Flash Fiction

“Don’t go. I don’t want you to leave.” Little Maggy’s eyes burned into Carson’s. Their hazel complexion always reminded him of a sparrow’s wings, soaring high above the earth, sparkling and free. Now they were broken, defeated. Coated with the dull stain of dust. Carson knelt on one knee, lifting his calloused fingers to his …

Short Story: Provided

Hello hello, my friend! Today I have an exciting post for you. For a while now, I've been working on a short story. I wanted to try to make this one as polished as possible, so I took some time to edit it and have some other people read through it. Now, at last, I …

Frostbite Snippet: Soldier Life

Hello, everyone! Last week, multiple people said they would enjoy a writing snippet from my new WIP, Frostbite. So, here you are! I hope you enjoy! It was still dark as Gonden trudged through the streets of Hawlden, the snow coming down thick, fast, and silent. He turned onto main street and hurried down the …

Raid of the Krames Updates/Snippet/New Mock Cover

Hi-ya, everyone! Today I just wanted to share with you a little more about my WIP (Work in Progress), Raid of the Krames. It's a non-magical middle-grade fantasy story, the first in a series, and I'm currently writing the second draft. I've actually just hit 10K words not to long ago, so that's pretty exciting. …

Short Story: His Knight

Hey all! Today's post is once again a short short story, just a thousand words, didn't take much time to write, but this time it's a little more in my genre. 😉 I hope you enjoy my short story: His Knight. Read on! The ground was rough beneath his hands. He gripped the grass with …

Mexlor Tournaments COMPLETE!

I have an amazing announcement to make.  Mexlor Tournaments, the YA fantasy novel I have been working on is finally completed as a first draft!  I'm very proud of this accomplishment. At 132,974 words and 294 pages, it stands as the largest novel I have ever created! And one of the coolest things about the …

Short Story: Dragon Ways: Part 2

Grilland was restless. He knew that Ember was training dragons better and faster than he was. He knew that he should start using her tactic, but he didn't want her to see him using it, and then she would boast. Slowly, he slipped outside, making sure Ember was still not back from her dragon ride. …

Short Story: Dragon Ways: Part 1

“Don't let those claws get you, Roci!” Grilland Olsdo called as he fought to gain control of the dragon he was riding. “He might look soft, but those claws can really kill! Stop bucking, you dang creature!” Grilland grabbed his whip and brought it down hard on the dragon's back. The dragon screeched in pain …

Short Story: Power of the Sword: Part 2

Curtis was rich, but he was not happy. He had wanted wealth and fame, but he had only gotten the wealth. Instead of being famous, he had become infamous. Whenever he strutted through a town with his rich clothes on and sword swinging by his side, hoping for some villagers to gaze at him at …

Short Story: Power of the Sword: Part 1

The sun blazed red and hot in Curtis Thyme’s eyes. He squinted to see clearer, and then wiped, irritated at his forehead to stop the trickling sweat from falling down his face. His hand shot back down almost immediately to grip the handle of his broadsword. Curtis' opponent, a man clad in silver armor, sidestepped, …