The Witching Work: Out in Mid-March!
Our tale of mid-life magic and queer paranormal romance continues! The publisher just told me the news today! ☽☆☾
There’s Elves, and Then…There’s Elves!
Who among us does not have a complicated relationship with Elves? Who among us has not received conflicting messages about them? Are they tiny woodland sprites captured by Santa to toil 24/7 making plastic toys with corporate packaging stamped with "made in..." but we know where those destined-for-landfill toys are really from? Do we consider…
“Dire Deeds” Story Set in The Restored Hawaiian Kingdom
Uncle Iolana Kamapua'a Kia'i'okamauna Kamapua'a Namaka Kamapua'a Three members of the Kamapua`a `Ohana. Images via HeroForge.com and NewProfilePic.com. The Dire Deeds of the Guild of Ornamental Hermits takes place in Hawai'i in a "not too distant" future. As I work my way through the second draft, it became obvious to me that I wanted that future…
Oyster Olson – Humble Bluesman Turns Wizard
Oyster in Hermitville Oyster, Asexual & Trans Pride Oyster Half Elven Three character studies of Oyster Olson. Artwork via HeroForge.com. Oyster Olson is a resident of the fictitious Hermitville Farm and Arts Collective near Pahoa, Hawai'i Island. He is one of twelve "hermits" (musicians, artists, and oddballs) invited to live at the intentional community by…
Why a Tale of “Mid-Life Magic?”
I grew up reading fairy tales and fantasy fiction. I always wanted to see myself as one of the characters in whatever I was reading and/or have that character's abilities. Childhood examples include: Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (for having the coolest submarine and for being disgusted with humanity); Doctor Doolittle (for being…
Western Magic Influences
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
The Guild of Ornamental Hermits 