Intel
on Nov 16 2023
Devon discusses the books that he owns and which ones inspired him. Also, a surprise delivery and cover reveal!
How to Plan a Novel Like a Software Engineer
on Nov 11 2023
Take a peek under the hood as Devon discusses how he builds a novel on the World Anvil podcast.
WP: It turns out, that 'cat' you picked up outside the grocery store, wasn't a cat at all.
on Jul 15 2023
"Turn around slowly, with your hands… wha… the…" You’d have stammered too, if you saw what I saw. Somebody breaks into your house, you expect a big scary dude, balaclava, maybe a gun. Or a crowbar for prying windows.
WP: Capable wizards are hired to entertain the king and you, as one, are selected.
on Jul 08 2023
“An unexpected pleasure, Your Egg-selency. Have you brought us an omelette?”
His Imperial Majesty Hakkon VI Hafthorsen, his feet over one arm of the Seat of Heroes, sniggers into his winecup, then raises his eyes to sweep the room, and is joined by a belated chorus of somewhat forced titters, from the more silk-swaddled sections of the court.
on Jul 07 2023
“Why do we even need to do this? Swords are for peasants.” Of course it’s the redhead, her voice as grating and whiny as her face is exquisite. I don’t even turn, just reverse my grip and stab the practice sword backwards, right beneath her sternum.
WP: Turn the Beatles' most nonsensical song into a cohesive story.
on Jul 06 2023
“I wuz jest settin’ on the porch, puffin’ smoke-pipe, when Ole Flattop come grooving up, real slow-like. He wuz alus slow, Ole Flattop, cuz he ain’t gotta hurry him none. Got them juju in his eyes, one wut sees the future and the other wut sees the Invisible World.
WP: 'Why would a human even adopt me?', said the little girl, 'Don't you know I am a vampire?'
on Jun 30 2023
All too soon, he pulls his wrist away. I pick my head up, try to follow it, cling to his arm, whining my frustration. My need. But the legends aren’t true, at least not in this. I don’t have the strength of ten men. I have the strength of one skinny twelve year old girl.