Continued from Bergen vs. the Author… Darkness… all around… I can’t get out. I can’t… get out. I can’t… Hey, a Guinness! April… The 20th … 36 minutes past two in the afternoon. How long has it been? Days… weeks… months? Yes. Five. Five months… That’s how long it’s been. That’s how long I’ve waited, […]
Eladrin Stones: Table of Contents
If you are easily offended by swearing, debauchery, and Jack Black you probably will be offended by The Eladrin Stones. But if you love Skyrim, Cards Against Humanity, and D&D—and are 18+—you have come to the right place! The Blurb When the oddest group of miscreants wake in the cellars of a howling hag, they […]
Bergen update
I’ve been trudging my way through the first of the three Bergen books. For those of you who don’t know, Dolor and Shadow is part of the Tales of the Drui series. There are two arcs to this story. The one as seen in Dolor and Shadow. And the other as seen from Bergen’s view. […]
Bane: Chapter 1
Her song found me on the road and pulled at me like something out of a dream like when you know you have to find the end to a tunnel. So you look, but you’re not sure what it is you’re looking for. I knew what I had to find, the moment I saw from […]
Hope
My favorite thing about being a writer are the millions of “books” my children have written for me. This was one my son wrote today called “Hope.” I turned the page and read in an Iron-Man-is-better-than-Batman voice: “Mom’s been gone for a long time,” my little sister Elizabeth said. “She sure has,” […]
HMS Slush Brain
H.M.S. Slush Brain: A gaggle of inebriated yard-armies doin’ their best to console, prod, comfort and encourage each other to do their baddest damn bestest at everything–especially their written’. Arrrghhh. – Matthew William Harrill. I do so love the Slush Brain! I invented the noun to describe the state of mind a writer achieves after […]
The Best of Bergen
“The Best of Bergen, brought to you by yours truly, I Bergen, son of Tryggve, Lord and terror of Alfheim—” Angela rips the keyboard away from Bergen. “Okay, let’s tone things down, Bergen, or there will be no room for the explanation around your ego,” Angela says eager to cut the Nord Lord off. “Due […]
Into Bergen’s World
“Come on, Angela,” Bergen says taking my hand. “Baby steps. You don’t have to write a perfect chapter, just…try stepping into the world.” I nod and study the stubble on Bergen’s chin and the black of his eyes. “Very well,” I say. Bergen fits his fingers between mine and pulls me back into third century […]
An Average Day With Bergen
Bergen peers down at my monitor. Bergen: What are you doing? Angela: Writing. Bergen: About? Angela: Your brother. Bergen scoffs. Angela: He’s part of the book too, Bergen. Bergen: Yeah, but I’m better. The sign says so. Angela: You put that sign there! Bergen scoffs again and the author rolls her eyes. Bergen: Just cut […]
Rune’s Interview
Angela: Ready, Rune? Rune: And waiting. Angela: Go ahead and introduce yourself. Tell the audience about yourself. Rune looks at Kallan and waits as she simply sits and sneers. Rune: What? No comment? Kallan: I doubt you’ll be honest. Rune: I am Rune…ever patient…ever calm. Kallan: Murderer. Rune: Ljosalfar and King of Gunir in Alfheim. […]