I plan to write about TRAIL, a company that exists in the far future, and is contemporary with my Tarthian Empire series. The two do not overlap, and take place on different sides of the galaxy. The meaning of the …
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An excerpt from the Bonus story at the end of Trailing Kaiwulf Dr. Post According to both legend and archival posts, the next world where we’ll find Gates of Life is on the planet Stachien. The archives say that when …
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In The Last Vhalgenn, it’s imperative that Raik carries the newborn prince beneath the Gates of Life. But it must happen prior to being seen by his father, or, according to the superstitious queen, it will “offend the faery.” She …
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~ Out Now ~ This scene from a bonus story at the end of The Last Vhalgenn, shows a dilemma facing King Orix. My father lamented ever turning me into a soldier, but I’d seen enough war, growing up. …
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In this scene, Raik and King Orix are in her chamber. She’s confessed that she’s embarrassed by her own hands, which are so unlike the beautiful queen’s. Such a ridiculous truth “I love you, Vhalgenn.” When I tried to turn …
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Freshly bathed and sitting by the fire with food, Raik unwinds a bit. She’d slipped earlier and insulted his queen. Understandable, since Raik and Orix grew up together and had been lovers for many years before his marriage—and Raik’s banishment. ̷…
In this scene, King Orix accompanies Raik. Covered in dust and grime, she needs a bath. Hiding the effect of his touch In what had once been my own room, Orix stripped off my torn doublet and shirt. When he …
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In this scene, Raik has arrived at the palace and been ushered into the king’s throne room. It’s empty except for him. After she gives the brief report she’s been dispatched to bring, King Orix picks up an apple from …
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A few years ago, I heard about an upcoming anthology that wanted female characters as the lead. They had to be complex, suffer misfortune, and yet prevail. I brushed off The Last Vhalgenn, updated the story, had it edited, and …
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The Last Vhalgenn – found inside Beneath the Gates Honor, duty, and ritual rule her life, but one of these may kill her. The Vhalgenn is the last of her kind, a companion bred to serve the king, and dedication …
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