“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. Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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… Read the rest of this entry »

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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 Read the rest of this entry »

Recently, a Luthiel’s Song reader asked me to answer a few questions for her gifted program school project. For my part, I was delighted to pitch in. As I was working on the answers, I began to think that they might also be helpful to other writers or just useful to those interested in the craft. In my opinion, there are probably as many ways to become an author as there are authors. Regardless, I’ll be sharing some of my experiences in the following paragraphs. I hope they help you! Read the rest of this entry »

Dear friends, we have finally settled on a title for the third installment of the Luthiel’s Song series — The Nightmares of Winter!

In Nightmares, Luthiel’s adventure continues along a very dark and dangerous path. The title, I feel, is apt for a story that takes a plunge into darkness.

(SPOILER ALERT!!! IF YOU HAVEN’T READ THE WAR OF MISTS, DON’T READ BELOW THE FOLD!!!)

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Hey guys! Hope all is well! Thought I’d let you know about an offer Barnes and Noble is currently featuring! For the next one-week period, with a special promo code, you can receive 20% off a single book. So it’s a great time to pick up “The War of Mists” if you haven’t already or even “Dreams of the Ringed Vale” for a gift!

Visit Luthiel’s Song 20 percent discount promo for more details today. Or else, just go directly to Barnes and Noble 20 percent off Luthiel’s Song and when you check out use the coupon code H4E7B3W. Enjoy!

Hey guys! Just wanted to say thank you for the warm welcome and fantastic visit yesterday. I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend and that those of you who picked up a copy of Luthiel’s Song are enjoying it! In any case, I won’t make you wait any longer. As requested, here is the poem written to the girl in Algebra class:

What feeling!
Once you struck me with your eyes!
Is what I see as true, as pure?
Or is a dream denied?

Dare I to speak?
Or even whisper?
Can I touch the feeling?
No!
Yet rather would I stand here dazed,
Than to awaken from believing!

Is what I see a dream?
Or dare I ask you — is it true?
For what your eyes were telling me,
Is simply that,
I love you.

By Robert M. Fanney

Best wishes to all! Hope you enjoy!

When glimflirs golden lift and fly… Like rivers run against the sky… Upon the howl of rising air… The Blood Witch comes — Beware!! Beware!!  (Excerpted from “Luthiel’s Song, The War of Mists”)

As of this January, the second installment in the Luthiel’s Song series — “The War of Mists” has published. Read the rest of this entry »