Musings & More
Fencing & SCA things
NBC: For Glory & Honor: Medieval Reenactors Go To Battle – 1/14/15 published (from 2014 Pennsic War)
Amazing America video on Pennsic during 1990s. (I’m in here…or at least my midriff is)
One of the fencing practices I was in, I believe, 2013, and trying to get back to where I was before the ACL knee replacement surgery.
Ancient Civilization Links
One of my favorite sites for looking at Pompeii. One day I will get over there.
I had a great time turning the pics & videos I took during a family outing to Penn Museum a few years back. Really need to get back there. Keys to The Universe blog for more info
The crown of our Cancun vacation had to be the sojourn to the dwelling of wise water wizards aka Chichen Itza – designated in July 7, 2007 as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Keys to the Universe Blog – The 7th Wonder of the Water Wizards (Chichen Itza)- for more info.
Inside the Imagination of Megan Mary – Strong Women Strange Worlds
I’m excited to introduce another of my fellow readers for the upcoming Strong Women Strange
Inside the Imagination of Alma Alexander – Strong Women Strange Worlds
Internationally acclaimed fantasy author Alma Alexander has captivated readers around the world with stories that blend wonder, imagination, and deeply memorable characters. In this interview, she discusses her writing journey, creative process, and the inspirations behind her work as we count down to the June 18 Strong Women Strange Worlds QuickReads event.
Inside the Imagination of Sage Tyrtle – Strong Women Strange Worlds
I’m excited to be part of the upcoming Strong Women Strange Worlds on June 18th—and
Nearing the Midpoint and the Emotional Damage Has Begun
Author update
What Medieval Fencing Teaches Me About Writing Fight Scenes
There is a correlation between sword and pen — and it is flow. Practicing medieval-style fencing has taught me more about writing conflict than any craft book ever could. From centerline control to disciplined restraint, here’s how real steel shapes the fight scenes in Heart of the Worlds.
Magic with Meaning. Stories with Teeth.
Some magic sparkles and fades.
Other magic notices who touches it.
At thirteen, Aunia stands at the edge of a misted forest with more questions than answers—and just enough courage to reach for something forbidden. What she doesn’t yet understand is that magic answers literally, remembers deeply, and sometimes draws the attention of things that were already searching.
This is where her story begins.
Not with prophecy—but with consequence.
Esoteric Mysteries
