Tapas (a.k.a. My Blog)

Look for Local Authors at Northeast Ohio Bookstores

If you are an avid reader and live in Northeast Ohio there are a number of independent book sellers who deserve your business.  They are staffed with friendly people who will be glad to help and will appreciate your visits a lot more than anyplace on-line.  Depending on where you live, you might try Lake Erie Book … Read More

Last Day for Kobo Father’s Day eBook Sale

For everyone who gets books at Kobo, in case you missed it, there’s one more day of their massive sale.  All sorts of books, huge discounts, some free, every genre.  Even one of my books 75% off! Don’t miss it. https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/shepherds-1

Can an epic fantasy novel also be a Romantasy?

Fall of the Western Kings, book 1 of the Tirumfall Trilogy is listed everywhere as “epic fantasy.”  But is it a “romantasy” too?  There are sword fights, dragons (good and bad), demons and evil villains that must be defeated like you’d expect in an epic fantasy.  But what about Gant and Dalphnia?  He’s found nearly dead, saved by her … Read More

Weeding A Rock Garden Reward

Finally finished the umpteenth revision of a battle scene in Koronus saga book 3 and as a reward, I spent the afternoon weeding a section of rock garden. The gardener is supposed to keep order in the garden, after all.