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I'm deep into the final quarter of the first draft of Rise of the Variel, and it's starting to feel real.

Several of the major scenes are now written—moments I've been building toward for a long time. There's still plenty of writing, editing, revising, and polishing ahead, but for the first time I can clearly see the finish line of Draft One.

My goal is to have the first draft completed by the end of July and ready for editing.

No promises—writing has a way of surprising me—but that's the...

One of the things I love most about reading British authors is stumbling across words and cultural references that send me down fascinating little rabbit trails. This week’s discovery? Hobnobs.

As an American reader, I’ve always known the word hobnob as a verb. You know—the act of mingling socially, usually with important or influential people.

“She spent the evening hobnobbing with celebrities.”

Simple enough.

So imagine my curiosity when characters in a British novel, The Twilight Toxin: A...

There’s nothing quite like hearing from readers after they step into the world of Dragon's Oath, especially when they connect with the dragons, the layered timelines, and the mysteries hidden within the Labyrinth of Times.

My latest 5-star review of Shadowalkers especially stood out to me because it captured several of the elements that are central to the story:

“The dragons in this story are sentient…” “The story is fast paced…” “This tale is told through time travel and it is told...

The next edition of Imagination in Ink is taking shape, and this month I’m opening the door a little wider into the Dragon’s Oath world.

If you’ve been following the series, you know the dragons are more than creatures of power. They are part of a much larger design. This May, I’m sharing an exclusive Clan File focused on one of the most intriguing groups:

Thornose Dragons

Guardians of the Labyrinth. Keepers of emotion. Watchers of what lies ahead.

This behind-the-scenes feature dives into...

As a child, I was a mix of independence and quiet fear; the oldest of seven kids. I loved being outdoors—climbing trees, exploring, and spending time with animals—but I also carried a cautious awareness of the world around me. I wasn’t reckless, but I was curious, always drawn to what might be just beyond reach.

I was also a storyteller. I'd make up episodic tales of animals that lived on the moon to entertain my siblings on the long car rides to visit my grandparents each weekend. My...

Every writer hits that moment. You're making steady progress. Things are coming together. You're in the last third of writing the book, and then something in the story just doesn’t work.

For me, it happened this past week while writing Rise of the Variel. I was deep into the draft—Chapter 29, to be exact—when I realized I had a problem I couldn’t ignore. A plot hole.

Not a small one, either. The kind that, once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

The Problem I Couldn’t Ignore

It doesn't involve the ...

March: Busy Writing and Quiet Moments

March has been a full month of writing, planning, and a few quiet moments in between—often with my cat nearby, making sure I don’t stay too focused for too long, and I decided to use her image on one of my memes.

On the writing front, I’m currently working on Chapter 29 of Rise of the Variel, a point in the story where threads are tightening and choices carry real weight. It’s exciting—and a little intense—to bring...

I’m a little past halfway through drafting Book 4 of the Dragon’s Oath Saga, and the story is deep in dragons, strategy, and consequences that reach farther than anyone expects.

But I didn’t want my Dragon’s Oath readers to wait empty-handed.

While Book 4 continues to unfold, I’ve been working on something special behind the scenes — an exclusive short story set in the world you love.

On March 15th, newsletter subscribers will receive:

When the Cave...

There’s something special about watching a story find its readers.

Over the past few weeks, Drake Ascendant has had an incredible journey returning it to the Top 10, in Best Sellers in Fantasy Adventure Fiction on Amazon. I’m deeply grateful to every reader who has downloaded, shared, and stepped into this adventure.

And now we’ve reached the final stretch.

This is the last week to grab Drake Ascendant free through BookFunnel as part of the Free Books...

I’m currently putting together the February edition of Imagination in Ink, my monthly newsletter where I share behind-the-scenes updates from the Dragon’s Oath world, writing progress, and the occasional extra that doesn’t make it anywhere else.

This month’s issue includes:

• A peek at my progress on Rise of the Variel
• New Dragon’s Oath video shorts
• A few opportunities for readers who enjoy discovering books early

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If you’re not already on the Reader’s...

Dragon's Oath Lore for each choice:

• Thornose – Guardians of the Labyrinth of Times. Brave and cunning, they protect ancient secrets and navigate the...

Have you ever had a single spark of an idea that just wouldn’t leave you alone? That’s how Drake Ascendant began. Not with a plot, but with a single scene. I imagined two children in a quiet, almost ordinary world, but they were in hiding but didn't know it. The question hit me: Why are they here? What happens next?

That one question became the heartbeat of the story that I followed into the backstory I didn't know. Soon I was following a journey I couldn’t have predicted, one that led to the...

Stories don’t begin on the page alone—they begin with the readers who walk beside them.

Over the past year, the world of Dragon’s Oath has grown beyond what I first imagined. Dragons have found their riders. Ancient oaths have been tested. Time itself has bent in unexpected ways. And through it all, you—the readers—have made that journey matter.

To say thank you, I’m opening a quieter door into this world.

An Exclusive Gift for Readers

I’ve commissioned ...

The New Year arrived with a small but meaningful victory: my computer issues are finally resolved. Anyone who works digitally knows how disruptive technical problems can be, so it’s a relief to have that chapter behind me. Now I’m in the process of moving files, reorganizing my workspace, and easing my way back into a steady rhythm.

With that comes a return to the writing of two stories very close to my heart: Rise of the Variel (Dragon’s Oath Book 4) and Rekindled Hearts (Laramie Hearts Book...

I’m thrilled to share that Drake Ascendant, the first book in my Dragon’s Oath series, is being featured in the BuXmont Ladies Book Club! It’s such an honor to have the story shared with a group of passionate readers, and I can’t wait for them to dive into Ervig Greenfields’ adventure.

The Story Behind the Saga

When I first imagined this story, it began as a spark—a tiny scene that raised a question. The answer led to more questions, and before I knew it,...

The author’s life is, at its core, a life of discovery. Sometimes those discoveries are exciting and invigorating… and other times they’re the kind that make you want to put your head down on your desk and groan. This past week, I’ve had a little of both.

As many of you know, I’m currently knee-deep in two books.

First up: Rise of the Variel (Dragon’s Oath, Book 4)

I’m working through chapter 17, and wow—this one fought me. Someone dies, new powers surface, and the emotional weight of the...

I get asked a lot how I manage writing two books at once. The short answer? I love it. The slightly longer answer? It actually helps my creative writing process.

Right now, I’m immersed in Rise of the Variel (Dragon’s Oath Book 4), an epic fantasy full of dragons, magic, and high-stakes adventure. At the same time, I’m weaving the story of Rekindled Hearts (Laramie Hearts Book 2), a historical western romance where hearts and relationships are tested on the frontier.

At first glance, these two...

I’m deep into Rise of the Variel (Dragons Oath Book 4) — currently working on chapter 15. Of course, whether it’s still chapter 15 when the book is finished remains to be seen!

This chapter has been one of the most challenging to write so far. It involves the fulfillment of a major prophecy introduced earlier in the series, and while I can’t say what it is (no spoilers here!), I can say it’s been emotionally tough. Saying goodbye to characters who’ve been with me since Book 1 isn’t easy.

I...

When I first started writing The Inheritance, my main character’s name was Bother, because that’s what he was: bothered by a deep emptiness inside. Nothing filled that void. He lived with a persistent sense that something was missing, something just beyond reach.

The name Bother fit his restlessness perfectly, but it quickly became a problem. The word appeared too often elsewhere in the narrative and blurred the meaning I wanted to give it. So I began searching for another name—one that would...

"What genre would you like to try writing next?" is a question I’ve been asked more than once, and the answer might surprise some of my readers. While I started as a fantasy author, I’ve spent time ghostwriting, and in that role, I wrote more than a dozen historical romances. To my delight, I found that I really enjoyed the genre.

I’ve always had a love for history, I read the Bible daily, and I genuinely enjoy reading romance myself, so in many ways, inspirational historical romance feels...