The building in front of them was a tumbled-down circular ruin, more intact in some parts than in others. What had once been the front wall and entrance was a shattered mess, but the back and sides...
2021-10-18 23:47:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe only thing that held Sam back from breaking the Lykaris’s neck was that she wasn’t an Outsider. He also remembered the last civilized person he’d killed, that wizardess who had attacked h...
2021-10-16 20:29:07 +0000 UTC View PostSam sprinted forward, pushing himself ahead with a burst of crystal flame as he launched himself off the upper wall. Another flare of flame beneath his feet slowed his landing as he hit the snow be...
2021-10-14 21:14:19 +0000 UTC View Post“Let’s head back to Highfold to warn the church, and from there up into the ruins,” Lenei suggested as they left the Ice Sylph village.
Except for Lenei, they were on foot now, since th...
2021-10-12 22:57:32 +0000 UTC View PostSiwaha’s house was a small, elegant cabin with walls made from some thick hide that was tightly stretched between wooden supports. The frame arched to form a square enclosure about twenty feet ac...
2021-10-10 17:42:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Here’s another sketch of Sam, by a different artist.
If you like it, I’ll have them color it too.
2021-10-10 15:02:28 +0000 UTC View Post“Hold still, son,” Jeric’s voice rumbled as he loomed in Sam’s vision. “You’re a bit of a mess, but you’ll be fine.”
Sam and Jeric's view of wounds had changed a bit over the ...
2021-10-08 19:09:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Here’s the sneak peek for the cover of Aster Fall!
It’s not completely finalized, but this is basically what it will be.
The next chapter will be out in a few hours.
2021-10-08 17:28:41 +0000 UTC View PostAs the essence stars flew toward Sam, the Icebloods glared across the distance at him.
There was a cloud of confusion in the shaman’s eyes. His expression turned ugly and then to something ...
2021-10-04 17:46:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe Ice Sylphs on the far side of the village were holding against their attackers for now, but they were badly outnumbered. Even their higher levels weren’t enough to fix that.
Sam and the...
2021-10-01 22:22:10 +0000 UTC View Post“It should be somewhere around here,” Jeric said as he glanced at the forest ahead of them, which was filled with silverbark pines.
Ice crystals glinted on the bark of the trees, created ...
2021-09-30 23:51:47 +0000 UTC View PostLenei’s words echoed in Sam’s ears as he looked down at the shield. He’d never heard the Cycle of Ages, and no bard had ever come to Cliff’s End, but the names of the demons resonated.
<... 2021-09-29 21:41:45 +0000 UTC View PostSo, the time has come!
I need to decide what to call the series and I'd love your input.
What do you think this series should be called?
Feel free to add your ideas below. &nbs...
Sam pulled a healing scroll out of his belt pouch, one of the limited few that he’d made in between working on his bracer, and handed it to Altey.
His sister was holding onto her Wand of Ic...
2021-09-29 00:21:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe Starfire spell exploded against the intruder as Sam’s curse echoed in the air. The explosion hurled her backward even as she raised her shield to block it, picking her up like a rag doll and ...
2021-09-27 18:37:45 +0000 UTC View Post
I like Sam’s look in this one. What do you think?
Three or four more pieces are on the way too, all from different artists.
2021-09-27 02:35:27 +0000 UTC View PostWhen evening fell, Sam headed outside the inn to a semi-secluded area behind the stables. Few people came out here, especially at night, which meant that it was an excellent area to train.
It...
2021-09-24 23:29:27 +0000 UTC View PostBook 1 is doing well enough on Amazon that I should be able to put out an audiobook version of it, which some folks are waiting for.
Here's a poll with some of the best known narrators for L...
The essence from the pill was a small, icy star. It struggled in his grasp, but it was a single point compared to the seventeen that were already in his blood.
It had no chance against the fo...
2021-09-22 22:41:06 +0000 UTC View PostWhen they returned to the inn, they spoke to Henar briefly about the supplies in the cave, so he could send his merchant friends after them. His eyes widened when he heard the amount.
“I’...
2021-09-21 22:21:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Let’s see what those bandits thought was good enough to steal,” Jeric agreed, cracking his knuckles as he looked toward the cave.
It was hidden behind the trees and snow now, the entra...
2021-09-20 17:49:05 +0000 UTC View PostSam limped as fast as he could, circling around the dead wyvern as he raced toward his father. He pulled out all the healing scrolls he had from his pouch, which ended up as half a dozen sheets in ...
2021-09-18 01:56:35 +0000 UTC View PostCrystal flame burned around Sam in a raging torrent as he released the Starfire spell in his hand, targeting the sorcerer in front of him.
It was an instant decision between the wyvern and th...
2021-09-17 20:34:14 +0000 UTC View Post“Can you see their trail?” Sam asked as he turned toward Krana. “How far did they run?”
The party was gathered in the inn, looking out the window toward the distance where the Icebloo...
2021-09-16 17:07:50 +0000 UTC View Post“What is this Iceblood Guild?” Jeric asked Henar as the party and the two new additions settled into a private meeting room in the inn. His voice was concerned.
It had taken them a half h...
2021-09-14 22:08:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe half-giant’s hand landed on the boy’s neck, scooping him off of the wagon seat like a strangled chicken.
“Ucgghk...!”
As he was swept into the air, a choked-off scr...
2021-09-13 21:32:25 +0000 UTC View PostSecond "dream" scene added for Sam. The Guardian Star is starting to feed him some info. He'll be seeing a few more of these here and there.
This one is at the end of Ch. 10, right after Crys...
2021-09-12 20:22:24 +0000 UTC View PostThis scene is in Chapter 4, between where Sam sees the strange lightning vision and then makes the defensive amulet for Altey.
It should help to bring the "cosmic pressure" of Sam's job home ...
2021-09-11 18:31:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe road to Highfold was covered in snow. There was only a day left in their journey and it was nearly up to the horses’ knees. Even the sturdy beasts were having trouble breaking through it now....
2021-09-10 20:08:09 +0000 UTC View PostTower Reach
On the western edge of Tower Reach, the city retreated in the face of rich mansions and manicured lawns. Magical fountains bubbled through elegant wooded glades and field...
2021-09-08 21:24:51 +0000 UTC View Post