One of the more intriguing characters in the upcoming Fiend and the Forge is the Fomorian Giant. We’ve heard about him in the previous book, but you’ll get a chance to see him up close and personal in the next book. Things have been hectic lately as I’ve been working on website updates, a book trailer, a school visits schedule, […]
Here’s a portrait of our hero, Max. It was trickier than you might imagine putting Max’s image on paper in such detail. After all, when you picture Elvis, do you picture “early Elvis” (e.g., young, skinny, iconoclast) or “late Elvis” (living legend, well fed, sequin jumpsuits….)?!? By the end of The Fiend and the Forge, Max is no longer the […]
…Rowan sends William Cooper. Here’s a portrait of Rowan’s Captain of the Red Branch and a sneak peek into the character guide that will be coming. Stay tuned!
Been a busy boy these past few weeks as I put Fiend to bed and embarked upon Book Four. These days, however, it’s not enough for an author to simply write his books and hope they find an audience. An author has to promote them too, and that can take a variety of forms – anything from traditional book tours […]
Some of my favorite additions to The Fiend and the Forge (September 2010) are undoubtedly the haglings. These toothy creatures might be small and dressed in starchy little uniforms, but don’t turn your back on Bellagrog’s hungry little brood. In fact, according to some, haglings can be even more ferocious than their full-grown counterparts. A few things to keep in […]
I’ve received a number of emails about vyes over the past few years – the inspiration behind them, how they’re differentiated from werewolves, and all sorts of interesting questions. For those unfamiliar with the creatures, vyes are the first villains that Max encounters – the advance guard of the Enemy. Vyes are wolfish, jackal-faced shapeshifters who enjoy toying with their […]