Category Archives: Uncategorized

The Query Quandary: Pitching Your Novel

Posted on September 20, 2017 by

The novel pitching advice and experience continues today, with the all-important query.  For more advice, check out Joshua Palmatier’s hub of all things pitching! Okay, so you’ve got a killer pitch line, and a finished manuscript, and you’re ready for … Continue reading →

Posted in book promotion, publishing, Uncategorized, writing, writing advice | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Crafting Your Pitch, Elevator Style

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

This week for all the aspiring novelists out there, Joshua Palmatier invited a bunch of us to share our stories and advice about three stages of pitching a book.  Find more entries here–and happy pitching! I love me a good … Continue reading →

Posted in book promotion, publishing, Uncategorized, writing, writing advice | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Cover Reveal: Elisha Daemon!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

Coming February 6, 2018, the fifth and final volume of the Dark Apostle!  Check it out: Just as Elisha thinks he might defeat his enemies, they unleash two terrible weapons:  the holy woman who used to love him, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in fantasy, fiction, medieval, The Dark Apostle, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

How to deal with The Walking Dead in the Middle Ages

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

Here’s a fascinating bit of archaeological evidence for medieval ideas about zombies (then known as revenants)  from a great blog called The Templar Knight:   Source: How to deal with The Walking Dead in the Middle Ages

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

“Rogue One” and the Challenge of Prequels

Posted on January 7, 2017 by

Okay, if you have not yet seen “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” now would be a good time. Don’t worry, I’ll wait.  Unless you don’t mind about spoilers, in which case come on in! “Rogue One” is an interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in books, movies, The Dark Apostle, Uncategorized, writing, writing series | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Medieval Technology: the crane

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

One of the niftiest things I saw in Germany while I was doing research for Elisha Mancer were the Kranen of Trier–the medieval cranes used to unload boats on the nearby Mosel River.   I was fascinated by these curious round … Continue reading →

Posted in Elisha Mancer, Germany, history, medieval, medieval technology, research, technology, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Medieval Scenes and Settings: Heidelberg, Germany

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

When the Christmas season rolls around, Germany comes to mind. I think this is due to the visual influence of medieval architecture on so many of the villages and ideas we associate with Christmas, with the German carol ‘Stille Nacht’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Elisha Mancer, Germany, history, medieval, Settings, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment