“When you play the game of thrones, you live or you die.” — Cersei Cersei’s quote sums up one of the fundamental themes of HBO’s Game of Thrones. So, as we head into the final season, it’s fair to ask: Who will win the game of thrones? But first, it’s important to remember the words…
Saint Patrick’s Day is one of my all-time favorite holidays, so today I’m re-posting an article about Stephen R. Lawhead’s Patrick: Son of Ireland. I had little appreciation for the story of Saint Patrick until I began my research for Enoch’s Device. The novel tells the story of two Irish monks who try to prevent the apocalypse at the end…
We’re just a month into 2019, but the best book I’ve read this year is The Night Crossing by Robert Masello, who is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. The Night Crossing is a suspense-filled historical fantasy about the events that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Review The Night Crossing follows in the wake of Masello’s…
With the release of The Key to the Abyss, many of you may have noticed that the series now has a name: The Dragon-Myth Cycle. If you are curious about what the title means, this post is for you. The Working Title When I wrote Enoch’s Device, I always planned on a trilogy, but never gave…
If you enjoyed reading Enoch’s Device, the sequel — The Key to the Abyss — is now live on Amazon! Writing this book seemed to take forever, but my hope is it was worth the wait! The Journey Continues! AD 998. At a French abbey, Brother Ciarán mac Tomás interrogates a possessed man about a cryptic…
As I do each year, I’m re-publishing my post on the very first Thanksgiving. Notably, the first version of this post was written in 2012, a month before the release of Enoch’s Device. This one is being published close to the release of The Key to the Abyss — enjoy! Growing up, I never paid much attention…
A lot is happening right now. With the upcoming release of The Key to the Abyss, Enoch’s Device is now part of a series! So, to make sure both books have the same feel and look, Enoch’s Device has a new cover! It’s been nearly six years since Enoch’s Device was published, and since then I’ve…
Exciting times lie ahead, my friends! The release of the sequel to Enoch’s Device, titled The Key to the Abyss, is almost here. But before it arrives, I’m ready to reveal the official cover! AD 998. At a French abbey, Brother Ciarán mac Tomás interrogates a possessed man about a cryptic prophecy. The demon reveals that the…
For this Halloween, I’m republishing my flash fiction story titled The Devil’s Bridge. It’s based on a Welsh legend about an old woman and her deal with the devil – on the eve of Samhain (Halloween). Hope you enjoy it! Bryn dreaded the hike to the devil’s bridge, though she dreaded the full moon even more. Its…
I once wrote that every great journey tale needs a map. Well, the sequel to Enoch’s Device—titled The Key to the Abyss—is no exception. Here’s a peek at a wonderful map of medieval Rome created by illustrator Jeff Mathison that will be featured in my upcoming novel. I absolutely love this map! Feel free to…
I can’t remember how many times friends have told me I should read The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I was aware of the book’s popularity, but for one reason or another I avoided tackling the 662-page tome for years. Now that I’ve finished it, I finally appreciate what everyone was talking about….