A peculiar obsession

They say writing is a skill, a hobby, an art.  I defy them all and call it an obsession!  While it is true, anyone can write, few are those who write well and fewer still are the works composed that are worth the reading.  I suppose the same can be said of any activity, be it basketball or basket-weaving.  There are myriad thousands that do it because they enjoy it, but there are only those few that perform their art at a master's level.  Of course, there are varying opinions and tastes as to what is and is not a fine piece of literature (or work of art, piano performance, etc.).  In this day and age, anyone can publish an e-book if they take a few moments to put their thoughts onto virtual paper and upload it to the virtual universe.  It is quite gratifying to see one's hard wrought words glowing before you on some e-reading device.  Much as any second-grader delights in their finger painting!  The day of limited literary choices are over; it is a bountiful time for writers and readers alike, with literally millions of new works to choose from, and countless old favorites now available online.  So if you are of that strange sort that MUST write, it is a wonderful time if you have ever dreamed of being published (albeit that does not translate into being read!) and never has it been easier.  If you are solely a lover of writing, bon appetite!  

Need a free vacation?

It is winter here at the North Pole and I need a vacation!  I can't afford a physical one so I'll have to read a good book.  Here's your chance too! 

Until February 7, you can get a free copy of each of the Serpent and the Unicorn books at Smashwords.com.  The first book is always free.

Volume II is found here and use coupon code LW63T at checkout. 

Volume III is found here and use code XC77R at checkout.

The first volume of The Greylands is also free!

If you enjoy the books, please take a few minutes to review them, thanks!

More books to clutter the virtual universe!

Not sure what I was thinking, but I have just unleashed a collection of 'short' stories on the universe.  These have nothing to do with my other books or each other, but they are an interesting read, whatever that means!  There are 3 volumes in the series so far, with a total of 8 stories, which would probably be considered 'novellas' more than short stories.  If you are interested, you can find them here.

Map!

For all those wondering about the geography of the world, at least from A Song of Lesser Days onward, I have discovered an ancient and long forgotten map!  Translation: I forgot I had the thing lying around and am just now getting it out!

Forget the books...

I do not usually encourage people to put down their books in favor of a movie, but for once I am happy to make an exception.  Forget your reading this weekend and go see Les Miserables at your local movie complex.  Then go find the novel (the medium length version is probably the best) and see how close they came.  You will not regret it!

New Year's Homework

Dear Devoted Fans,

As no one is probably reading this, except by accident or due to insomnia, whoever you are, welcome!  It is the New Year.  It is January.  It is cold.  It will be cold for a very long time.  Therefore, your assignment is to pick up a good book and get yourself to somewhere that does not resemble Siberia.  I expect a report by next Friday.

Happy New Year!

The time has come the walrus said..

"The time has come," the walrus said, "to end this silly contest."  The Answer is:  

Job 30:29 (KJV):  I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls.

It was really a rousing contest, thank you to all our contestants who did not enter.  If you did not win, you can still get a free copy of The Serpent and the Unicorn: Book I and II at smashwords.com.  Not quite the powerball, but definately a close second!  Remember, you get what you pay for?

Merry Christmas!