Creature FeatureOne of my oldest friends is running a D&D campaign for some of us old dudes (2nd edition hadn't been released when we started playing) and he said humans only in his campaign. His argument was that no one can imagine what be...

 Why can't we all get along?As I'm editing Book 3 of The Dragons of Dorwine I find myself surprised at how certain characters just don't get along. The antagonistic relationship between Anuka and Crenthys really comes to life in this third insta...

 The Silence of a Long WinterI've been pretty quiet, I know. Apologies. I've not been idle. As Spring is dawning in Kentucky (it's a wild ride in the Bluegrass State) the world is coming alive. As grass begins to grow, the lawn mowers roar to li...

Greetings from Kentucky. It’s chilly here today. Last week was almost 60 F. Very typical Bluegrass weather. I hope you are somewhere warm with a good book in hand. I finished 2023 with 42 books read. My goal was 36. Before you begin your angry “why a...

 I read a lot of fiction, and I'm guessing you do, too. After listening to Michael J. Sullivan give a heartwarming intro to the audiobook version of his book Esrahaddon I've pondered the question; are there still heroes? The dark hero, or morall...

 Even though it'll be about 80 degrees here in Kentucky today, Sweater Weather is well on its way. I love fall. Cooler weather, pretty leaves falling from the trees, my allergies take a nap. There is also more time for reading! This year, t...

 When Authors Break Our HeartsI'm late. Like, way late. Book 3 of my series has been hard. Life has been hard. This book should have released last month, if I could have kept my previous schedule. I did not. I'm realistically looking at a releas...

**I DON'T OWN THIS MEGA DOPE IMAGE**When Other People Kill Your DarlingsIt isn't hard to find people with strong opinions about popular IP from Marvel, Disney, Lucasfilms, etc. Especially on the internet. Whether it's Star Wars or Super Mario, it's h...

 Legends of the EmpireI've been reading this six-book series by Michael J. Sullivan with one of my best friends, and we are really loving it. If you are familiar with MJS you've probably read his Riyria Chronicles. While these books are differen...

Well, it's my birthday. And I've got a gift for y'all. My first book, The Blood of a Dragon, is FREE through Friday, September 8th.Click Here!Send this to whomever you like. There are no sign-ups and no strings attached.Thanks,Jack