Author Blog
The Making Of A Fantasy World
It's Here!
The gates to Lavonshia are open. Storm Grazer Rising, the first book in The Lavonshia Chronicles, is now available, launching readers into a world of rising storms, shifting loyalties, and ancient powers beginning to stir.
'Twas The Night Before Release
Nearly twenty years ago, I shared the idea of Storm Grazer Rising with my wife Jessica. A year and a half ago, I started writing. Tomorrow, that first spark becomes a published novel. Here is what the night before release feels like.
Food, Trade, and Travel Across the Kingdom
From bustling markets to barter-bound villages, this post explores how food, trade, and travel shape everyday life across Lavonshia - and look very different depending on where you stand.
Welcome To Lavonshia: An Introduction To The Realm
An introduction to the world of Lavonshia, its sense of order, and the history it believes is long behind it. Perfect for readers new to the realm.
Who Storm Grazer Rising Is For
Wondering if Storm Grazer Rising is the right epic fantasy for you? This post explores the story's ideal audience: readers who love reluctant heroes, complex magic systems, moral ambiguity, and immersive, character-driven worlds.
What Storm Grazer Rising Is About
Storm Grazer Rising is more than a tale of war and magic. In this post, I share what the story is truly about, its emotional core, its central conflicts, and the questions that shaped it, so readers can step into the world before ever turning the first page.
