I want to share some of the research that went into FAR RIDER. Even though it’s fantasy, there are many things drawn from the real world. This research will be recycled in future books even though the worlds may change. Some things just simply are. Armor and warfare will always be a constant in my […]
Will texted me a message this morning. “I think there’s something wrong with me. I’ve been wanting a salad lately.” This is a radical change in tastes for the man who avoids all vegetables like the plague (please note tired cliche and don’t do this when you write) and especially leafy vegetables, which are fit […]
I hang out with several military people on twitter as well as knowing many of them personally. Sometimes the stories are funny and sometimes they are sad, but they are always interesting. Will talked about an experience in Iraq. He was a weapons expert, so he did a lot of repairs even though they had […]
Even though I write fantasy, I tend to do a lot of research. History is often more fascinating than fiction, so I glean tidbits that will eventually work their way into a story. In the climatic battle of FAR RIDER spies ensconced with the cultists have discovered a way into a seemingly impenetrable stronghold. The […]