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Aethereal Updates: A sometimes weekly writing check-in where I detail my latest goings-on and authorly shenanigans.

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October 18, 2018 16

Fifty Word Fantasy: The Princess’ Rescue

“The mines are a maze,” the scout said to Ginda. “And there’s a legion of orcs before you’ll even reach the minotaur!” Ginda turned her dwarven squint to the princess. “That’s long odds, Haka. Are you sure your new boyfriend’s worth rescuing?” Haka, minotaur princess, lifted her axe. “He is.” Text is Copyright © 2017... Continue Reading →

November 10, 2017 1

Fifty Word Fantasy: Storied Heroes

August 4, 2017 0

Art-Tastic Tuesday: Bestiary Cover, by Diego Gisbert Llorens

Click the picture below for full-size. On Art-Tastic Tuesdays I feature a selected piece of visual art that I have come across. These are pieces that have inspired my writing or beautifully frame some concept or another that I have already written or want to write about. I present them without commentary so they may... Continue Reading →

April 25, 2017 0

Throwback Thursday: Dragon Slayers And Proud Of It, by Larry Elmore

This fantastic piece from Larry Elmore graced the opening pages of the Second Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook in 1989. The second edition of AD&D met with a mixed reception, and has left a uneven legacy. But it came out when I hit my mid-teens and therefore was the D&D I knew very well... Continue Reading →

February 9, 2017 2

Epic Music Monday: Matthew Fisher – Heroes And Legends

I love epic music! For me it is a perfect combination of the classic orchestral scoring, chorales and electronica music that I have enjoyed for decades. This stuff inspires me, and is a great companion as I write away on an exiting piece of fiction. Therefore, on Mondays I share a new piece by various... Continue Reading →

April 11, 2016 0