My writing preference is fiction anchored on a familiar fact – be it mythology, historical events, or even a physical feature, something one knows exists in the real world. It makes immersion in the grand adventure easier and more enjoyable.
A book may be an author’s creation, but it doesn’t mean there couldn’t be a common point of reference between the writer’s story and the reader’s experience. Or even between readers.
Writing started as a hobby on free serialized novel websites, for the pleasure of writing and sharing one’s stories. Mostly, it was a stress-relief exercise. I was fortunate that other people found them engaging and enjoyable.
Publication then followed. To my readers; thanks!
I still write on the free websites, but unlike with full-length books, readers do have to wait for periodic installments. And I welcome constructive feedback and engage readers in discussions about the mythos as the comments and discussion sections of such serialized stories will show. But I do try to avoid spoilers.
There are innumerable worlds out there.
Explore, let your imagination fly. Unlike for the protagonists in the stories, there is no dark Elder god, no tentacled monstrosity, no stabby assassin, or a vengeful deity waiting outside your door. Nor will opening a book suck you into a separate dimension. Well, hopefully not.
Enjoy the journey. Have fun.
And thanks again.
PUBLISHED BOOKS
The ACCIDENTAL ARCHMAGE Series
(Book 6 coming latter part of 2019)
Reader review: 5 stars. Continually Astounding!
The constant references to familiar mythology coupled with snarky humor and multiple internal mono/dialogues makes for any incredible fun and fantastic literary journey. This third book of the series swept me away into a world that is polluted with dark powers and constant warfare. The various deities play their petty games and most seem to be oblivious to the greater dangers that are arising. Each book tries up the current quest loose ends, but gives a tantalizing glimpse at the bigger, epic quest as well as the next step along the path to resolution. Character development is amazing and truly creates empathy for the primary players in the epic saga. Well-done again.
The ARCANUM ASTRAY / SUMMUS MAGISTER Series
The MANUS DEI Series
The PLANAR WARS Series
OTHER BOOKS
Fantasy Satire
A Child’s Storybook
UPCOMING STORIES
“THEY SAY THE COSMOS IS A VOID,
DISTURBED BY A FEW ISLANDS OF MATTER.
THEY’RE WRONG.”
– CAPTAIN ELRIC MAIN OF THE
LIGHT SECURITY CORVETTE MEDJAY
Thanks for reading.
A review would be highly appreciated. If you want to criticize, be kind.
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