He was named ‘To Shine on the East’, a lofty expectation for a Chinese peasant’s son, in a land where lofty aspirations for sons was common. Two hundred years ago a poem was written by this boy’s ancestors. These long-remembered elders of his ancient clan had been the first to give him a name, centuries … Continue reading Child of Stone
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The Vampire and the Fae
“Come in” I said. His lips parted, blood-red and wet. The smile didn’t reach his eyes. He entered the house like a tiger, all soft poise and velveted violence. He was beautiful, or he intended to be. A vampire’s glamour only works on us when we choose it to. I allowed his glamour to slip … Continue reading The Vampire and the Fae
The Year of Our Lord (A Novel)
Many have passed away, but some women still survive to tell their story. And those women have the greatest story to tell, for they were there too, and saw everything, from the first miracle to the last impossible one; when a rabble-rousing peasant proved he was God by rising from the dead. A historical novel … Continue reading The Year of Our Lord (A Novel)
The Hanged God (A Novel)
In an ancient world of priestesses and warriors, the Fates rule the lives of the tribe. Every year the old god dies and the new god rises from his blood. One young warrior seeks to break the world, and create a new one from the flames. His name is Gallowlord, One-Eye, Glad-of-War. His worshipers will … Continue reading The Hanged God (A Novel)
Blackdragon (A Novel)
Rival empires race to the brink of war while great lords seek weapons of ancient power. A young Prioress of the Abbey of Fire and the disgraced leader of a dragon-hunter's guild desperately seek answers, unaware of the parts they'll play in events beyond their control. A fantasy novel. Table of Contents Prologue Part One: … Continue reading Blackdragon (A Novel)
The Cave of Forgotten Dreams
The man squatted by the cave mouth, half shadowed. He hadn’t eaten in days, but the hunger in his belly stilled in wonder of the strange rite echoing from within. His arms still ached from the long climb through the woods that cleaved to the mountainside. But that seemed like nothing now as he stared … Continue reading The Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Racing the Sun
The moon was bright and full upon the shoreline, the sand almost silver beneath its gaze. The waves brushed that crescent of beach with the softest sighs, brief tips of white upon their heads. On this magical night everything was still, everything was quiet. It was the eve of the years height, the eve of … Continue reading Racing the Sun
Dyeing for a Fix
Everyone has a blonde moment sometimes. But what if it actually made your hair turn lighter! In such a world, how far would people go to hide their embarrassment?... Technically, I’m not breaking any law, though I doubt that argument would stand up in court. If you knew me in real life you wouldn’t look … Continue reading Dyeing for a Fix
Of Dogs and Men
We are the ones who guard the gods. We are the stewards of their shrine, the gatekeepers of their temple. My family have served them for generations, and been blessed in return for their service. I am the last of our line, the youngest. The gods picked me from my brothers and sisters and elevated … Continue reading Of Dogs and Men
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