August 2021

  • Cycling to Castles

    Cycling to Castles

    Most of my trip this summer will be done on bicycles, which have the dual virtues of being outdoors and of seeing things more closely and deeply than from cars or busses. I have a few upcoming novels and stories that need to feature some medieval-esque towns and castles, so France is always an excellent…

  • In Southern France

    In Southern France

    Travel has been a huge part of my life since I was a young boy. I drove $200 beater cars so I wouldn’t waste money that could better be spent on plane tickets and learned to love youth hostels and the sounds of other people snoring because it meant I could go on longer trips.…

  • Writing Our Lady of Blades

    Writing Our Lady of Blades

    Our Lady of Blades is the first book in the Duellist Series. Story Journals are where I talk about the writing of the books I’m working on. I update these with the latest content at the top, so start from the bottom if this is new to you. August 2021 – A return to the…