Plans for November

October kind of flew by, despite being longer than September, which seemed to drag on and on. But, progress was made, mostly on a few side projects. A little was done with Knights, but very little, I’m afraid.

Which leads me to some bad news. Unfortunately, there have been some unaccounted for delays in the publication process, as well as some improvements Ash Tree Media is making to its organization etc., so Knights of Aralia Book V: The Verge of Darkenss will not be coming out until next spring. No one is more disappointed than I–this will be the first year since 2020 in which I did not have a single title published, but that’s just the way it goes sometimes.

Anyway, November will be a busy month for me beyond writing. However, I would still like to continue working on the Knights and finally finish the much-delayed typing up of my next Sauragia manuscript at the very least. Anything else is a bonus.

Finally, as part of their grand overhaul for the new year, my publisher is holding a winter clearout sale on their website of all print titles (including mine). So, if you’re interested in picking up some of my work at bargain rates, this might be the time to do it!

How to Learn New Skills and Hobbies—and Actually Stick With Them

Hello, everyone! This week we have yet another post from Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest about the all-important process of skill-building. I can personally attest to the truth of these words, and hope you all find it helpful in your journey to grow as a creative. Enjoy!

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Plans for October

September was a month that felt long, even though it started with a bang. Fortunately, between vending at a couple of conventions, it was also reasonably productive. I hope to continue building on those foundations here in October.

Specifically, I would like to make more progress on another Knights of Aralia project that has been sitting dormant for several years now (unrelated to the sequential books). I would also like to finish typing up the Sauragia 3 manuscript so I can maybe get the thing into the editorial process at last. Anything beyond that is pretty much a bonus, but October is a long month, so I am certainly open for any progress that can be made!

Also, I would like to mention that the Back to School Reading Sale is still going on at Ash Tree Media from now through the 12th, so be sure to take advantage of that if you haven’t already. Finally, I am pleased to announce that after 2 years, I will be returning to the Christmas Bazaar at St. John LaLande in Blue Springs, MO on December 5th and 6th, so mark your calendars accordingly!

Fall Reading Sale!

From now through Columbus Day, all print books are 25% off and all e-books 50% off! Here’s your chance to catch up on any releases you may have missed. Check out my Books page if you’re interested.

Third Time’s Not the Charm: Vending at TTFC 2026

Last weekend, I was once again a bookseller at Tails and Tornadoes FurCon in Tulsa, OK. Some of you may recall my previous posts on this convention in 2024 and 2025. In the latter, I mentioned how I might or might not do a third year based on how poorly things turned out that time. Well, I did, and here’s how it went.

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Plans for September

August was every bit as hectic as I thought it would be, but successful under the circumstances. And it’s not done yet! This Labor Day Weekend (Sep. 4-6) I will be vending at Tails and Tornadoes again (going for two out of three here), followed by Furry Migration next weekend (Sep. 11-13) in Minneapolis (about which I am more excited). If by some chance you’ll be attending either of those events, be sure to stop by the Bluedrake Books table in the Artist Alley to say hi and browse my wares! I promise I’ll cut you a special deal. Thereafter, I’m looking to put some finishing touches on a couple projects and finally finish the much-delayed typing of Sauragia 3!

Also, if you haven’t yet pre-ordered your copy of my forthcoming Knights of Aralia book, be sure to check it out here when you get the chance!

How to Manage a Business without Losing Your Creative Spark

I have this week yet another post from Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest. This time, the subject is how we as creative types can maintain a professional attitude and approach without allowing our creativity–the thing that leads us in this direction to begin with–get lost in the shuffle. Hopefully you all find it helpful and informative.

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Pages in the Park

Just a quick reminder that I will be at Memorial Station in Belton, Missouri next Sunday from 1 to 4 for the first ever Pages in the Park event. If you happen to be in the south KC area, feel free to stop on by and get a signed book by yours truly!

Plans for August

July was a very long, crowded month. But despite seemingly constant activity, it didn’t see much visible progress. Work on the Knights of Aralia project stalled due to having to split my attention too many ways, and nor did I finish typing up another manuscript.

I expect August to be just as busy if not more so. For starters, I will be making an appearance at another new event next Sunday in Belton, Missouri called Pages in the Park, and there is a possibility that I will be returning to vend a couple of days at DenFur in Colorado at the end of the month. Hopefully it goes at least a little better than last time!

In between this, I hope to make more progress toward applying the finishing touches to the final(?) Knights book and finishing the typing portion of another important manuscript: Sauragia: The Saltrak’s Revenge!

Happy Birthday U.S.A.!

“Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave / O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave“

Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! It’s been a ride making it this far, and many challenges no doubt lie ahead. But for now, have a safe, fun Independence Day, all, and I’ll see you with my first substantial post of the month on Thursday!

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