Category Archives: Writing

Blackstone Begins

I wrote the first Blackstone mystery for a new anthology last week. This story is important in two ways: 1) It is the origin story for the character. 2) The story was written for a memorial anthology in honor of … Continue reading

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Imadjinn Awards

Great news! Our Dreampunk anthology, Mirrormaze, was named a finalist in the 2021 Imadjinn Awards for Best Anthology, from the Imaginarium. The winners will be announced on July 10, 2021, at the Imaginarium Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Twenty-Seventh Anniversary Poem

Every anniversary I write my wife a poem. This was the 27th Anniversary Poem: Just as curves softenHair turns silverAnd photos fadeTime moves on, changes usFills in the gaps and wrinkles the rough spotsSo that all that is leftAll that … Continue reading

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Deep Sea Mining and Diamond Sharks

Now that the new Deep Sea Dawson tale, “The Marmoris Mystery” has been published in the next Atomic Gods and Monsters anthology, Tiger By the Tail, I can talk some about the story. I love to learn things and often … Continue reading

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The Chronicles of Doggerland

This is an adventure fantasy action series based on an actual historical place. Doggerland is the name given to the lands exposed during the last glaciation and now covered by the North Sea. During this time the islands of Ireland … Continue reading

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Atomics Gods and Monster 3 Cover Reveal

Just received word the new book design is coming together. The editor Jeff Driescher sent a small pic of the cover design. So, I thought I would give you all a sneak peek.

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Motherly Love

I want that unconditional loveYou know, like MomWho never once judged, or used, or abusedBut just loved me for meAnd gave the longest, warmest hugsThen set me freeTo come back forever (TCF 2/14/21)

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