What are Damphere? (originally posted Jan. 26, 2015
Recently, I had a wonderful opportunity to spend time with a new friend and fan. In the smattering of various conversation topics came a few comments and questions regarding Haven's…
Arguing With Myself – The Power of Dialog (originally posted Sep. 9, 2014)
Carrying the story through dialog is the best way to write a novel. All authors, at least those who produce well-written stories, know this to be one of the most…
Reinventing the Vampire Genre – Sunlight and Silver (Originally posted March 20, 2014)
What’s it like to be a vampire? It all depends, I suppose, on the kind of vampire you’re looking at, and who developed his culture. After exploring a variety of…
Reinventing the Vampire Genre – Transformation (originally posted Jan. 2, 2014)
Many readers have asked me how I developed my vampire culture, where I did my research, and who's works inspired me. While it's true writers, at least this one, take…
Writing the Haven’s Realm Saga (originally posted July 8, 2013)
How did I come up with my unique series of vampire romances? What inspired me to create such a diverse and enduring list of characters? I'm not sure there will…
Why Do I Write? (Originally posted March 25, 2013)
You'd be amazed at how many time's I've been asked that question, or one of its many variants, such as, "Why do you write about vampires?" My answer to the…
Haven’s Realm’s Blog has a new home!
I know it's been a while, and I'll skip the excuses and go straight to apologies. My routine has become somewhat unpredictable and chaotic, but I'm trying to put things…