This site is dedicated to those who appreciate literature,
and those who aspire and perspire to write it.
I have included samples of my writing
for those who might wish to try some.
For your convenience I've divided these samples into categories:
Published Novels
THE DWARF AND THE DEMON TONGUE
THE DWARF AND THE DEMON TONGUE was judged a finalist in the coveted Eppie Contest in their fantasy catagory. Read the first chapter of this CD-ROM book for free before ordering from 23 House. Also available now from Amazon.com, or BarnesandNoble.com.
BLACK BREATH of the LUTRON is a science fiction novel available from 23 House in both paperback and in the less expensive CD-ROM form.
Short stories
SPIRITS OF THE BLUE AND THE GRAY: GHOSTS OF THE CIVIL WAR
This collection of short stories was judged a finalist in the Electronic Publishers best book of the year contest in the horror genre. You can order this CD-ROM book from 23 House knowing that all profits will go to the children's fund of UNICEF.
THE ARCHIVES OF ARRISSIA
THE ARCHIVES OF ARRISSIA
This is a new collection of short stories about an race of alien visitors who have been watching Earth through its history. This anthology can be order from 23 House with all proceeds going to the Make a Wish Foundation.
RAISING HELL (a Greek fantasy)
TRAILER PARK TROLL (A science fiction short story)
THE ROOM BEYOND THE WISHING WINDOWS (horror)
GOLDEN BALLROOM (western)
Chapters from Novels
GOLDEN SAMURAI (thriller)
THE DRAGON SLAVERS (fantasy)
THE WITCH of BUSHY KNOBS (a stand alone fantasy novel)
MAD DWARF OF MARBLE HOLLOW (Read the first seventeen pages of the second book in the dwarven fanasy duology. This book will be available soon from 23 House.)
Notes on writing to fellow writers
Writing and Politics: Parallel Worlds of Perception
Wading the Nile
Add Spice to Your Tag
Dialogue
Writing the Flood
Read The Emporium Gazette
This is an E-zine that I help to edit and write.
Usually you will find one of my newest short stories or
an article on writing included.
Please click here to read the latest month's edition.
If you liked what you've read
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If you'd enjoy thumbing through back issues,
go to back issues.
Besides, we are always looking for new talent. Who knows?
Links to Other Worlds
Links to other WRITERS.
Do you have trouble generating unusual story ideas? This is a site just for you.
Click here for random words generator.
Mull these noun combinations over and see what stories spring to mind.
It may sprout a title or maybe a twist you might find interesting.
Some prize winning stories have been generated using this approach.
Feel free to use my search engines.
Send mail to the RHINO PEN.
The music for this page, GOOD NIGHT MY LITTLE JULIA, is an original composition by Mr. Chuck Okada.
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