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Category Archives: Elisha Rex
Free Fantasy Story: Mari’s Garden
In lieu of a real blog entry, I offer you the following complete short story, a historical fantasy from the Dark Apostle universe. This story features the early lives of two characters featured in Elisha Magus and Elisha Rex. Trigger … Continue reading
Posted in Elisha Magus, Elisha Rex, fantasy, fiction, magic, medieval, The Dark Apostle
Tagged Dark Apostle, fantasy, free fantasy story, free fiction, short story
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The Beastly Tower: a Royal Menagerie
One of the most fascinating features of the Tower of London which has, alas, been lost to time is the Tower Menagerie, which makes an appearance in Elisha Rex. How could I resist a setting like that? The menagerie began … Continue reading
Posted in Elisha Rex, England, history, medieval, The Dark Apostle, Uncategorized
Tagged animals, England, London history, medieval zoo, royal menagerie, Tower of London, zoo
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A Brief History of the Inquisition: The Original Thought Police
When I was playing more actively with the Society for Creative Anachronism, I had a Jewish friend with a Spanish persona, circa 1492. He used to joke that, contrary to Monty Python’s claims, he *did*, expect the Spanish Inquisition. . … Continue reading
Posted in Elisha Rex, history, medieval, religion, research, The Dark Apostle, witchcraft
Tagged Inquisition, justice, medieval history, torture
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Skulls and Cross Bones: the Medieval Ossuary at Hythe
I’d like to introduce you to the beautiful Norman-era church of Saint Leonard’s at Hythe. This small, seaside town is about midway between Hastings and Dover, just enough off the beaten track to get few visitors. The church is also … Continue reading
Posted in books, Elisha Rex, essays, fantasy, fiction, history, medieval, religion
Tagged bones, crypt, Elisha Rex, Hythe, medieval ossuary, ossuary, skulls, St. Leonard's church
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The Faithful Hound
This week, I had to say goodbye to a dear companion, but this isn’t really a personal blog, so rather than eulogize Jordi directly, I thought I would talk about just a little of the history of the faithful hound … Continue reading
Book Launch day, Elisha Rex!
Today is the big day, the launch of book 3 in my Dark Apostle series of fantasy novels about medieval surgery. Please help me celebrate and spread the word! Once again, artist Cliff Nielsen has captured the spirit of the … Continue reading
Cover Reveal: Elisha Rex!
And title reveal, too, I guess! You can probably see why I’ve been keeping this title pretty close, but since it’s time to show off the cover, here goes! Once again, artist Cliff Nielsen has captured the spirit of the … Continue reading
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