This is my entry for the flash-fiction contest being hosted by Angela Goff, Angie Richmond, Daniel Swensen, and Lillie McFerrin. The prompt was to write 300 words or less using this photograph as inspiration: I interpreted “inspiration” rather loosely-I hope not too loosely! At any rate, this is my entry: Life They called him El […]
Browsing the blog archives for January, 2012
29 Jan 12
Six Sentence Sunday #2
Here’s another six-sentence snippet from my current manuscript. Tore smiled a swift, ugly smile. “Does he mean so much to you? Moien’s son?” There was a cold steel edge to his words. It made her draw back, doused the little flame of anger that had been flickering inside her. Had to be careful, very careful […]
22 Jan 12
Six Sentence Sunday
Inspired by Angela over at Anonymous Legacy, I’ve decided to try my hand at Six Sentence Sunday-a brief weekly sampling of one’s work-in-progress. Which, for me, is the sequel to His Own Good Sword. (I haven’t really decided on a final title for it, but I’ve been calling it The Sword Unsheathed.) So, without further […]
18 Jan 12
His Own Good Cover Art
Winter Goose released my cover art today! Check it out, you guys: And the official publisher’s blurb: Noble-born Tyren Risto, bound by tradition to serve in the Imperial Military, had resigned himself to accept whatever ceremonial office was awarded him within the capital city. But the impulsive act of defending a common foot soldier from […]
16 Jan 12
In honor of MLK Day
One of my favorite under-appreciated U2 songs. Share the post “In honor of MLK Day” FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestE-mail
Introduction
I'm an amateur military historian, a drinker of coffee and dry red wine, a cinephile, a hockey fan, a cat lady, and an all-around nerd. I like to travel. I also like books, philosophy, and political theory. I write historical fiction and fantasy, most of which deals with combat and conflict in the individual experience. My debut YA historical fantasy novel His Own Good Sword was released on 7 May 2013.
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