The Commons vs Animism
If you read up on animism, theologians distinguish it from post-agricultural religions. Mostly because, according to their observations, there is no division between life and what they classify as “religious …
What’s in a Name?
I may have talked about this before… maybe. I still giggle about it. (yes, I giggle) The curse of a writer is that they are able to weave coherent narratives …
A Glorious and Ancient Madness
(cribbed from a Jan 11, 2019 facebook post) Just in case you’re not feeling adventurous, once upon a time, humans found this place that looked like water but was poisonous …
Diabhal Review
Sometimes the joy of being an author is someone sliding over a book and whispering “Look at this.“ In this case, got my hands on Diabhal (translates to “Devil”). The …
To Go to War, First You Must Hate the Mountain
This is a scale model of war. Every war ever fought, right there in front of you. Because it’s always the same. When you fire that first shot, no matter …
A Step Toward Gilead
So, this is a lesson in how to indoctrinate people. I’ve seen a fair amount of weird things thrown on my various feeds. Time and time again, folks say “the …
Released: The Sunset Call
To my delight, my collection of dark faery stories, the Sunset Call, is now free to roam the world. And just in time for the Solstice! Want to order a …
Home is a Place to Hang Your Heart
“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” – Maya Angelou It started with a vote: do people want to help the ‘homeless’? …
Definition: Goal Digger
GOAL DIGGER: noun, english Men who use women’s emotional labor to “evolve” and “become better people”. synonym: gold digger. Use in a sentence: “I thought he was such a self-confident …
Interlude (from Silence in the Chapel)
“No one is actually dead Until the ripples they Cause in the world die away.” — T. Pratchett, The Reaper Man The rooftop is decorated in white Christmas lights and …