mists of aldruin

Mists of Aldruin Short Story 3: The Shahzade's Magic

Mists of Aldruin Short Story 3: The Shahzade's Magic

The sun cast short shadows over the palace garden. A large platter of decadent food lay on the table within the vine-covered pavilion. It was supposed to be a quiet lunch for the royal family; the khanum often insisted on these lunches whenever she felt the need to compensate for a lapse in maternal skills. At least, that was how Mansur viewed it. But he humored her desire for it—there was always a rather full decanter of chilled wine to compensate for the inanity of the lunch. Today, Mansur would have preferred a dull lunch over the one forced upon him.

Now what’s wrong with him?” Mansur gestured towards the shahzade.

'The Dying Sun' is AVAILABLE

'The Dying Sun' is AVAILABLE

We made it! It’s been years coming, with many bumps along the road, but it’s finally here. The Dying Sun is out in the world available for reading, reviewing, and sharing. Thank you to everyone who helped this book along its way,

Author Update: Housekeeping and exciting news

Author Update: Housekeeping and exciting news

Progress, progress, progress! The manuscript came back to me, was reviewed, and is once more back in the hands of my extraordinarily wonderful editor for more hacking and slashing. I am now working on the next big to-do for publishing: cover art! We are inching forward in the home stretch, and soon The Dying Sun will be available for purchase.

Mists of Aldruin Short Story 2: The Death of the Shah

Mists of Aldruin Short Story 2: The Death of the Shah

The Herald’s bell cut through the courtroom conversations. Judging from the open surprise on the Duq’s previously impassive face, no one new was expected. The setting sun poured through the curtained windows, painting the room in red and orange. There was a heavy haze from where servants had put out hookahs. The evening had been coming to a close, wine and araq had been swapped for coffee and tea. Loralee placed her tea on a nearby windowsill. She smoothed her blue and silver sari, careful not to catch the bangles on her wrists upon the delicate fabric, then maneuvered her way through the nobles to stand near the main aisle. Others seemed to have had similar thoughts…

Author Updates: Beach puppy and housekeeping

Author Updates: Beach puppy and housekeeping

Beta reading is almost complete, which means we’re coming close to the final edits and polish stage. I’ve been busy doing my own round of edits before sending it off to an editor, as well as continuing the outline for ‘The Gods Chronicle’. The series will ultimately have two main parts, with several books in each — I’ve always been ambitious, and as daunting a project as it is I’m excited to make it a reality.