“We must be careful what we imagine, fear, or hope for,” Mithorden said one day as they rode. “The echoes of our thoughts live on in eternity. (more…)

I’ve always had a deep admiration for strong female characters. When I was young, I fell in love with Snow White. I know it sounds silly but I did. Later, my respect shifted from Anderson’s “Little Mermaid” to many of the female heroes in anime.

I think it had something to do with my mother. She was born, in 1947, with a condition called spine bifida. (more…)

Tomorrow, I’ll be visiting with the students of Godwin Middle. This will be my second visit to the school and I’m really looking forward to it! My one problem is I’ve nearly sold out of books and I’m still waiting on a shipment. Hope they come today! If not, might have to ship some to you guys!

In any case, can’t wait to read excerpts and chat about writing with you guys!  May your feet every walk in the light of two suns… (more…)

The birds were the first to see her and hundreds — from the tiniest flitswa to the greatest eagle — flew to join her. There were thousands more, and she could barely see the sky through the thick of them. It didn’t take long for the other animals to notice her arrival and, of these, Othalas was the first. (more…)

When Lunen came of old to dance
With glimmers through the night
A fire burst upon the black
Our star: Soelee the bright

Her birth was like a tear in space
Through which an ember gleams
Then blazes all about with flame
Within a wreath of beams (more…)