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Literary Speculative Fiction | Poetry

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Through the Author's Lens #2

A violin doesn't have to be extraordinary to become extraordinary in the right light.

enchanter

A soprano’s voice. A Sunday morning. An enchantment. A little triolet about being captivated by music.

Through the Author's Lens

A stroll through the city of Arnhem. An afternoon in my little urban garden. Captured.

Inheritance of Sorrow: The Burden

Aleyshan learns his young Morynthian bride was born without the Charm that grants dragon-bonded power—and her father cast her aside.

The day I lost my legs

A question in a corridor. A limp I didn’t notice. A diagnosis.

I should have left

A second-hand bookshop, an unexpected lift, and the music that followed me home.

Elegy: A Tiny Poem for Cold Days

A tiny winter poem in five lines, followed by the story behind it—why this quiet elegy, and why I’m sharing it now.

Author plans for 2026

A fresh start, less internet reliance, and a TBR that should keep me reading for years to come... But what will I be writing?

Confessions of an Old White Crip, Part 2

About a disabled chef and food photographer's studio disaster—and how he solved the problem.

December Shenanigans: Editing, Cover Chaos, and a Festive 50% Off

December brings self-edits, a dubious cover design, and a rather generous 50% book sale—alongside my ongoing struggle to plan ahead.

Inheritance of Sorrow: Blood Bride

A forced union, a watching dragonet, and a court that delights in fear. Aleyshan has seven days to survive.