Review: The Heart of the King by J.J. Fischer.
March 17, 2026
Tag: fiction
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Twelve.
March 9, 2026
The dragon merchant is no longer in the middle of the market. I find him parked by the last stalls, the crowd around him gone. I peer into the cart. There is only one dragon left, and two eggs. The dragon is cute. No bigger than a kitten, with sparkling purple scales and two little … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Twelve.
February 2026 Writing Update.
March 5, 2026
This is going to be a shorter update than usual. The beginning of February was hard with my Father-in-law’s funeral. I decided it was best to slow down for February as I grieved his loss, so I didn’t work on as many things as I normally would, which was what I needed. Short Stories: Novels: … More February 2026 Writing Update.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Eleven.
March 3, 2026
Chapter Eleven: A Trip To The Market. After breakfast the next morning, Ashlyn and I decide to go to the outdoor market beyond the next village. We need to buy a gift for Lyndaria and Hemlin for their wedding, and Christmas gifts for the others. The outdoor market is closer to the woods and the … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Eleven.
January 2026 Writing Update.
February 13, 2026
January was a hard month for me. My father-in-law lost his battle with cancer at the end of the month. He declined fairly rapidly after Christmas, and even though it was expected, it was hard to say goodbye. Although it was difficult with the passing of my father-in-law, writing has been a solace to help … More January 2026 Writing Update.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Ten.
January 20, 2026
Chapter Ten: The Ice Surprise. “There is one more thing you have to do to make your clichéd snow day complete,” Ashlyn says after lunch. “What’s that?” I ask, turning to her. A cheeky grin spreads across her face. “You’ll see.” My curiosity is piqued. We rug back up. This time Hemlin and Lyndaria join … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Ten.
2026 Reading Goals.
January 17, 2026
It’s a new year which means it is time to set a new reading goal! Last year I aimed to read 75 books and ended up reading 78. I was hoping to read more books that I owned last year, but didn’t end up reading as many as I wanted, borrowing them from the library … More 2026 Reading Goals.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Nine.
January 10, 2026
Chapter Nine: The Clichéd Snow Day. I expect to have to go to church on Sunday morning, but Hallowed Service, as they call it here, is only held at night, so we have the whole day to do what we want. After breakfast, Ashlyn asks me what I’d like to do. For me, the decision … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Nine.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Eight.
January 7, 2026
Chapter Eight: A fireside conversation. Hemlin leaves after supper. Though there is gas in this world, Lyndaria doesn’t have it in the cottage. She uses candles and lanterns, and the glow of the fire to see by. Olen brought his dog in with him for supper. He had kept him in the barn while we … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Eight.
A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Seven.
January 2, 2026
Chapter Seven: An elf, a baker and a suit maker. Olen pulls the sleigh up outside of a stone building. It has two large windows beside a wooden door painted a dark grey. Above it, a small sign reads ‘Suit Maker. Men’s fine tailoring by Fredson S. Threader’. Well, if that’s not a suitable last … More A Dragon For Christmas: Chapter Seven.
Rochelle L. Sharpe 