Short Story: Strength Together: Part 1

Everything was a haze. Everything but the sword and the eyes. Moving his own sword upward, Drake Romell watched his opponent's eyes to determine where the next move might be executed. Drake saw the eyes flick to the left. There. The man would strike there. When his opponent was just beginning to move his blade …

Four Part Blog Series: Beginning a Novel: Part 1: The Spark

Hey all! Today I'm going to post the first part in a blog series, called 'Beginning a Novel'. It's a four part series. We’ll cover when you get that first little spark for a novel in your head, all the way to having a complete outline for your novel and good, rounded characters. I really …

Short Story: Hope in Chains: Part 1

The cruel end of the whip bit down into Rich's back. Rich stumbled, groaned, and then, using the muscles in his thick arms, lifted the brick. He placed it heavily on the stack. Turning, he glared at the man who had sent the whip down upon him. The man grinned and raised the whip again. …

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 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, …