Here is a list of all the characters, terms, and place names I use for Tales of the Drui. If they are drawn from Mythology or history, I provide a link to the corresponding Wikipedia article. Because I want to, that’s why. Also, it will be nice for me to have the sources all here […]
My Philosophy
Philosophy. Greek. Philo means Love. Sophie means Wisdom. A Love of wisdom. Not “a study of.” Logos means “to study” and gives root to the word “logic.” Logos also is Greek for “Idea.” Cool, huh? Why don’t we say “Sophilogy?” I am a philosopher who takes Sophilogy (I am such a word nerd). Just rambling […]
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War
Good morning dear reader. There is a topic I’d like to write about this morning that is…not pleasant. War. When I say war we all usually have one that comes to mind. I usually think of Korea because of how the show M*A*S*H impacted me. I’m writing from the States, so I’ll be addressing the […]
Dimension
Dimension. A writer begins with a blank page. Like canvas. Empty. They add a name. A description is soon attached to the name. But the dark haired, lapis blue eyed female elf named Kallan is only just that. A name with a face. You still don’t care about her. You still don’t see her world. […]
Food and Spices of the Middle Ages
I just filled my new salt shaker. When I was done, I looked at the pile of salt—about 1 ounce—in my sink. I turned on the water and washed it down the drain. Down the drain. I felt sick to my stomach. Six months ago, I had finished researching the history on spices in Medieval […]
The Longships
“The Longships” by Enya The longships. Give me a moment while I sit back and ogle the memories. Tales of the Drui all started with a tantrum. I was so angry at another book I had read where the women were flaky and thrilled that they had been kidnapped and raped. I was enraged, to […]
Mindless Mutterings…
It’s 8:14…On May 4th…May the Fourth be with you, dear Reader. I’m writing because I have a lot on my mind. I had a surprise guest that kept me away from writing all day so, I spent the day in the garden…getting the last of my potted plants in the earth. Tomorrow my therapy begins […]
Blog News
Those of you who made multiple visits to the site since February 2015 may have noticed the changes in format and layout. I am pleased to announce that on 26 April 2015, I completed the “renovation” to my website design! I launched my website approximately 6 months ago to the day. Since then, nearly 30,000 […]
History vs. Fantasy
When I wrote Dolor and Shadow I wanted a Fantasy that started here on Earth…in Norway to be exact—the culture who gave us elves—and expanded into the myth from whence the elves were birthed. That drew me to Norse mythology. With Dolor and Shadow toggling between the fantasy and reality, I had to watch where […]