A Couple of Things

     Just a few of things I want to talk about. First, the republishing of my first novel, Ascent of the Holy Blade is nearly complete and I am very excited about it. Wynwidyn Press has done an incredible job with the new cover and editing the book. They had me flesh out characters and the environment and polish several areas- I am so much happier with this version of my book. So we are getting closer to a release date and a product I can can feel pride in this time.

     Secondly it's November and that means NaNoWriMo- the writing of a 50,000 word novel in thirty days. I am participating for the second time and am using it to help motivate me to finish Hand of the Black Blade, the second book in the Blades of Allura series. I've started off a little slower than I had hoped but with the cold coming I have been working on winterizing the house.

     Lastly, I would like to say a quick note of praise to the author that has influenced me the most- R. A. Salvatore. Back around 1990 I found a copy of the Crystal Shard, and it had a cover done by Larry Elmore, my all time favorite fantasy artist-so I decided to give it a shot. Man was I glad I did. The series is mostly known for its hero-Drizzt Du'Orden, but for me all of the characters were equally interesting. For the last two and a half decades Mr. Salvatore has entertained me with larger than life action scenes and characters I cared about, from dark elves and rowdy dwarves to inquisitive clerics and a couple rogues (the Highwayman and the Crimson Shadow). I would definitely recommend all of his books and series for those that like their tales fast paced.

Happy Reading

-EW-