By Rosa Storm What does choosing your own name say about you? What about when the chosen name is a mirror of the given name? One of my favourite indie authors is Cinta Garcia de la Rosa, who wrote The Funny Adventures of LittleNani for children. She has a distinct voice and style, and […]
I’m very excited because my third book is getting closer to publishing! I’ve settled on a title: Army of Worn Soles. Thanks to my good friend Martin Champoux for suggestions that led me to this. I’ve just received the second editing pass by my editor, none other than the renowned Rebecca Tsaros-Dickson. So while this […]
Hallowe’en is coming up fast, and in honour of that auspicious occasion, I’m posting some spooky stories on the next few Sundays. If you’ve been to this blog before, you’ll recognize Dark Clouds. “The Mandrake Ruse” is the first chapter in what is slowly growing into a complete novel that I hope will cross the […]
I’m excited: the newest Independent Authors International title and Benjamin X. Wretlind’s third novel, A Difficult Mirror, hits the e-stands September 23. Others agree: “Combining horror, fantasy & mystery with elements of the traditional hero’s journey, A Difficult Mirror contains a unique and detailed plot, rich characterization & a very real sense of danger,” says Michael K. […]
Here is a sample from my work-in-progress, Army of Worn Soles, based on the true story of my father-in-law, who was drafted into the Red Army in 1941, just before the Germans invaded. He fought across Ukraine, was captured, escaped a POW camp and made his way home. This chapter, “Battle at Poltava,” is based on […]
It’s the long weekend, the beginning of the summer season for many in the northern hemisphere. Some of us start to dream of the luxurious, lazy season ahead, lying by the pool … any pool … because most of us don’t have a pool … In reality, the weekend for most of us means cleaning […]
Image of “Thermae boxer,” National Museum of Rome, by Marie-Lan Nguyen (2009), used under Creative Commons This Sample Sunday continues the series of action excerpts from The Bones of the Earth. This selection is from Part II: Tests. Here, the hero, Javor, meets for the first time a man who becomes his most valuable friend: Antonio. Javor stepped back […]