The Price

Enjoy this fairy-tale inspired short story, which recently won an Honorable Mention from Elegant Literature (September 2023). This magazine features upcoming authors in all genres, challenging them with a prompt each month. The story below had to feature a mirror and a theme of monsters in the darkness. Hope you love it! “You know the …

Meet Matthew Cesca, Author of The Forbidden Scrolls Trilogy

As part of the Indie Author Highlight, I’m happy to introduce you to Matthew Cesca, author of the Forbidden Scrolls Trilogy! I’m curious to know as a fellow author publishing a trilogy: What have you learned about marketing a ongoing story before that last book came out? Did you find that your tactics or outcomes …

Meet Joseph A. Schiller, Author of “Upon the Arrival of Dawn”

As part of the Indie Author Highlight, I’m happy to introduce you to Joseph A. Schiller, author of the fantasy novel Upon the Arrival of Dawn. Joseph A. Schiller is a high school social studies teacher in Houston, TX USA, where he lives with his wife and three sons. Joseph has previously had several poems and short …

Fools and Friendship

I wrote the following short story for an anthology about “Fool’s Errands,” meaning hopeless causes and impossible tasks. Although this story will make FAR MORE sense if you read “Marked” first, it may also stand alone. At least, that’s what I’m hoping. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Davy leaned against Ar’we’s warm side and …

Book Covers I Love

I am commissioning book cover art soon for “Liberation,” the first full-length novel in the epic fantasy trilogy “The Keepers of Midgate.” What do you like in a book cover? I love illustrated scenes featuring the beautiful fantasy landscapes and key characters, typically in a major action or moment.

Character Art I Love

I am commissioning character art soon for “Liberation,” the first full-length novel in the epic fantasy trilogy “The Keepers of Midgate.” What do you like to see in your character art? Examples