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Historical Accuracy versus Diversity in Fantasy
“Historical accuracy” is often used by all Fantasy writers to excuse a lack of racial diversity, the subjugation of female characters, ableism, and other forms of diversity. First of all,...
Historical Accuracy versus Diversity in Fantasy
“Historical accuracy” is often used by all Fantasy writers to excuse a lack of racial diversity, the subjugation of female characters, ableism, and other forms of diversity. First of all,...

Release Day: The Heir of Argetallams (Argetalla...
Today is the release of the final book in the Argetallam Saga! In 2011, I released The Key of Amatahns and Janir was introduced to the world. Eight years, I could have never...
Release Day: The Heir of Argetallams (Argetalla...
Today is the release of the final book in the Argetallam Saga! In 2011, I released The Key of Amatahns and Janir was introduced to the world. Eight years, I could have never...

Are my books historically accurate?
I spend a lot of time on research I never use. Some authors—even many other Fantasy authors—boast meticulous attention to historical detail. I wouldn’t dare because it would be a...
Are my books historically accurate?
I spend a lot of time on research I never use. Some authors—even many other Fantasy authors—boast meticulous attention to historical detail. I wouldn’t dare because it would be a...

Writing Women: When “Strong” Isn’t Enough
“Strong female character” has turned into a bit of a buzzword. I used to love it, but I’m not so hyped about it now. Don’t get me wrong, I’d much...
Writing Women: When “Strong” Isn’t Enough
“Strong female character” has turned into a bit of a buzzword. I used to love it, but I’m not so hyped about it now. Don’t get me wrong, I’d much...

Making of the Sandsea: Mesopotamian Mythology/H...
In the spirit of giving credit where credit is due, I want to tell you about how Warlords of the Sandsea was inspired by Mesopotamian lore and history. I want to clarify that Warlords...
Making of the Sandsea: Mesopotamian Mythology/H...
In the spirit of giving credit where credit is due, I want to tell you about how Warlords of the Sandsea was inspired by Mesopotamian lore and history. I want to clarify that Warlords...

TAMER OF HORSES: A Historical Romance Short Story
Hector has the emptiness in his eyes, that dead light that shines after he has taken lives, seen lives taken. Yet tonight it is worse. Neither he nor his men...
TAMER OF HORSES: A Historical Romance Short Story
Hector has the emptiness in his eyes, that dead light that shines after he has taken lives, seen lives taken. Yet tonight it is worse. Neither he nor his men...