Fantasy/Reality – what is it? When I’m asked what genre I write in, I say “Fantasy/Reality”. I think many people see these terms as opposites. Fantasy is not reality. Reality is not fantasy. However, when applied to stories, you can…
‘Author’s Cut’ of The Druid and the Bracelet
I’ve revised The Druid and the Bracelet! I’ve added a new first chapter, modified or rewritten almost all the rest of the book, and increased its total length by about 10,000 words. It will also have a new cover when I…
Creativity and Oscar Wilde
I was discussing creativity with an old friend the other day. She’s a performance artist and a professional dancer. She told me that that creativity was something enjoyed only by the select few. Her view, shared, I’m sure, by some…
Aengus Amused on 100 most downloaded list of free Kindle books
I’m having a ‘free download’ few days for Aengus Amused. Today, June 20, 2015, Aengus Amused was #87 in the most popular downloads of free Kindle books.
Engineers can write!
Since I began my writing career three years ago, I’ve often been asked how I can transition from the disciplined field of developing firmware (a form of software) to the creative field of writing fantasy novels. Well folks, they’re not…