Chapter Sixteen: Dawning of the Light. Though the wedding didn’t go late, I hardly slept last night, replaying the kisses between Ashlyn and I over in my head. Even though I’m used to getting up early, I groan when Olen wakes me. His excitement is palpable while my eyes don’t want to open. Flint licks … More A Dragon For Christmas Chapter Sixteen: Dawning of the Light.
Chapter Fifteen: The Wedding. Although it’s his wedding day, Hemlin still works. Only half a day. He’ll be closed tomorrow and wants to make sure everyone can get their orders for Dawning of the Light. Olen is off with a friend, Flint in tow, and won’t be back until lunch like Hemlin, so I’m all … More A Dragon For Christmas Chapter Fifteen: The Wedding.
My flash fiction story ‘The Bad Taste’ publishes on Havok today! This is a humorous story about a teenage boy whose life has been ruined by the zombie apocalypse. Here is the opening: Being chased sucks. Why did I believe my parents when they said we’d be safe in the woods? “Zombies don’t go way … More The Bad Taste: Flash Fiction Story Releasing Today!
Welcome back to another writing update. March seemed to fly by way too fast. It was a busy month for me personally. I was so busy that besides my regular one day a week off from writing, there were five days where I didn’t get a chance to write! The Perentie Prize, which I entered … More Writing Update: March 2026.
My fantasy flash fiction story about a mother who will do whatever it takes to save her daughter publishes on Havok today! Cry of the Beast is free until Midnight Pacific which is 6pm AEDT on 4.4.26 You can read it here https://gohavok.com/
Sparkler Magazine is a brand new clean YA flash fiction magazine. The first issue is launching April 14th 2026 and I am one of the ten authors included! I can’t wait to share my story with you. It’s a classic retold like you’ve never seen it before! The talented Jamie Jo Wright is the featured … More Introducing Sparkler Magazine!
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.
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.
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.
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.