Pen Odyssey

The Box Set is Here!

…almost.

That’s right, I’m releasing a box set of THE SONG OF THE ASH TREE on November 1st!

Check out this beautiful art by Stefan Koidl and typography by Christian Bentulan. I love how it came together and it’s so fun and satisfying to have original art to accompany this series.

I’m also offering a FREE advance copy of the box set in exchange for an honest review–ideally your review…

My Patreon is live!

Not familiar with Patreon?  It’s a platform that allows creators to connect with fans and find new ones–and make a few extra bucks along the way.

If you’re here, you’re already supporting me, and I am beyond grateful for that. But if you want to do a little more, check out my patron tiers and see if there’s one that’s right for you!

As a Patron, you’ll have an exclusive look…

Today is a great day to buy a book.

Well, any day is, really, but today is an especially great day to buy a book.

Why?

Because I’m giving you access to a huge multi-author May Day Sale!

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Introducing: Books & Booze

I did a fun thing. And I’ll be doing a fun thing more in the future. I’m excited to reveal my first contribution to esteemed British fantasy community Fantasy-Faction, Books & Booze! Part book review, part beer tasting, with, in all likelihood, a smidgen of nonsense for taste, I’ll be popping into Fantasy-Faction every now and then to talk about books and adult beverages. What could be better,…

Bow Down to the Champion

Riding on the shoulders of stellar storytelling, a mind-bending premise, and the charismatic Mr. Wednesday (and possibly boosted by the media hype over the upcoming televised version…), our champion is the one and only… (more…)

March Book Madness: The Championship

It’s come down to this. 16 books sought fame and glory. 14 fell in defeat. 2 remain. 1 final battle of wills and literary prowess. 1 champion will be crowned. SO DRAMATIC, RIGHT?? Anyway… At last it’s time for our championship match, featuring two worthy finalists. Will one succumb to the pressure? Will one rise to the challenge? Which will achieve eternal glory? May the best book win. Take Our…

Final 4! Semi-final #2

Yesterday’s semi-finalists can still receive your adulation (that means the poll is still open), but please welcome today’s pair of valiant, worthy foes. Give them victory or give them death! Take Our Poll

Final 4! Semi-final #1

This is it! We started with sixteen awesome books and four legends have emerged to duke it out in a pair of glorious semi-finals. Who will achieve eternal fame? Let’s take a look at the fortunate four and the paths they took to get here (with a few editorial comments to establish some drama…): (more…)

Elite 8, Match 4

For our final battle of the Elite 8, we return to the ancient world and pit the rising star of the charismatic Theseus against the bitter feud between Sulla and Marius of the Roman Republic. (more…)

Elite 8, Match 3

This Elite 8 match up takes a break from the ancient Mediterranean for just a moment and brings us a duel between two books that could not be more different–and yet both are wonderful pieces of storytelling. (more…)

Elite 8, Match 2

Today’s Elite 8 showdown is between two epics, one set in the age of Greek heroes and telling the story of The Iliad from a very human perspective, the other set in the American west and telling the story of those who sought to tame it. (more…)

Eight valiant contenders continue their quests for victory! If the Sweet 16 taught us anything, clearly I have a thing for the ancient Mediterranean…and that hasn’t changed in the Elite 8. Let’s get this round started with a titanic match up between two pantheons. Which will be the first to reach the Final 4? Take Our Poll

March Book Madness: Match #8

The final match in this opening round pits two starkly different stories against each other. Not just stories: narrators, styles, genres, characters, themes, everything. (more…)

March Book Madness: Match #7

Our seventh duel gives us two unique glimpses into an altered America. Not quite fantasy, not quite science fiction, not quite reality, these books are full of glittering characters, tantalizing imagery, and striking commentary on life. (more…)

March Book Madness: Match #6

Back to Ancient Rome we go for this sixth battle (really, it was a random pairing!), featuring a history that sweeps from the mythical founding of the city through the early days of the empire and a juicy tale that follows the fortunes of two of the late republic’s most significant figures. (more…)

March Book Madness: Match #5

This match up, our fifth, pits two stories of England against each other, one a true, dramatic story from the dark days of WWII, the second a brilliant portrayal of one of England’s most influential kings. (more…)

March Book Madness: Match #4

Welcome back to March Book Madness! Our fourth showdown is between two famous literary figures: a tempestuous, proud youth immortalized since ancient times and an enchanting villain immortalized as a piece of modern genius. (more…)