January is a time for new beginnings, and apparently, for looking back. This month, I’m exploring words named for people, or, as in the case of January, named for a God. January is the month dedicated to Janus, the two-faced God of beginnings, transitions, and as such, doorways as well as the rising and setting of the…
Tag: writers
A Writer’s New Year’s #Resolutions
Writing is my avocation — and my vocation. Writing so much can some times take a bit of fuel from the fire, so to rekindle my spirit, I am making a few writing resolutions. Write every day. Every writer knows that he’s supposed to do this, but we find a reason not to. Maybe you’re…
Author Shorts Question 4: What type of character is your favorite?
I’ve started a new segment where I’ve asked a variety of authors to answer a few questions that I pose. Of course, I love a twist. All answers had to be no more than two sentences. Brevity presents a greater challenge. For me the process was delightful as well as insightful. I love that authors…
The Wolf at War release party starts today at 10 a.m.
The Wolf at War — the exciting conclusion to The Runes Trilogy In a night, werewolves overtook the planet. And under the new world order, humans are prey. Excerpt from The Wolf at War: The Simulcast Dressed in a tweed jacket and dress shirt, Nigel took a deep breath as the on-air director counted down…
Otherworldly Words: Mordant
Mordant derives from the Latin mordere meaning “to bite.” I have, on occasion, been accused of being mordant. I call it, “all in good fun.” I have even caused friends to storm off. Limits, man. It’s all about limits when you have a caustic wit. If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up…
The Wolf at War comes out in 7 days!
In a worldwide, coordinated attack, werewolves topple governments around the globe. A new Wolf Order takes control, placing humans at the bottom of the hierarchy. Fractured after the attacks, the Runes family, along with old friends and new friends, continue the fight to stop the werewolves—even as all seems lost.
From the #QuoteGarden: Late November
November continues to plod across the calendar with the resolve of a migrating herd. Yet such dreary days inspire us to see the world in beautiful terms. Certain times, if we want beauty, we must find it. And how we describe what we see to others such as much about ourselves as it does the…
Otherworldly Words: Dire
If you watch the news, you’re quite familiar with this word. many dire situations arise around the globe and dire predictions—from the stock market to the climate. Dire derives from the Latin, meaning fearful or unlucky. I think the crux of the word is in those two words together: we are filled with fear about…
Author Shorts Question 3: The perfect scene…
I’ve started a new segment where I’ve asked a variety of authors to answer a few questions that I pose. Of course, I love a twist. All answers had to be no more than two sentences. Brevity presents a greater challenge. For me the process was delightful as well as insightful. I love that authors…
The Wolf at War book launch
Join me for a virtual book launch on the Facebook event page. The WOLF AT WAR will be released on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. I’ll be posting throughout the day – book related posts, initial reviews, trivia, and much more. I’ll also be handing out party favors, so JOIN the event to be included as a…
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