egradcliffDec 1, 20223 minRouletteChristmas, Grown UpWhen I was young and Santa Claus was very real, I was riveted that, for a few short weeks, the world acknowledged the presence of magic.
egradcliffJun 23, 20223 minRouletteWhat's in da Bag?Sometimes, when getting to know one’s characters, it can be helpful to put them in situations in which they wouldn't ordinarily find...
egradcliffMar 21, 20221 minRouletteNot-quite-young-adult books for take-you-there world building...by a lifetime imaginer of worlds. If you're looking for recommendations for books with remarkable world building, I have suggestions...
egradcliffDec 23, 20211 minA Winter GiftI have illustrated a cozy winter scene for my readers, with characters from my series The Coming of Áed--Éamon, Erin, Ronan and Áed...
egradcliffOct 12, 20212 minBest Of ListsNever Read Webcomics? Let Me Change Your Mind.If you've never read webcomics, let me try to persuade you with four of my favorites.
egradcliffSep 17, 20213 minEssays on the CraftThe Beautiful SeasonThe Beautiful Season (a micro story) She lives in the beautiful season in which everything dies.
egradcliffApr 26, 20211 minWelcome to The Wild CourtWhat perils lurk on the other side of the Veil? It's the seventh year of Áed's reign, and while Ronan, full of restless wanderlust, may...
egradcliffMar 16, 20215 minRouletteDark Age ShenaniganeryPeople on the move--the shenanigans of dark age Anglo Saxon Britain.
egradcliffJan 26, 20212 minGoings OnLute DreamsShe’s a beautiful baby. Seven courses, lacewood and rosewood variegated back, gorgeous engraving on the pegbox and the rose.