I've never been big on wedding anniversaries. Today marks seven years of being married to Andreas, but what of the 3.5 years that came before that? Claiming that it’s our seventh makes it sound as if those preceding years didn't count. I also don’t need an excuse to be romantic with Andreas. I’m happy to...

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Kio Revealed

| Books, Fantasy, Loka Legends

Art created in Photoshop can have many layers depending on how the artist prepares the image. Technical details aside, I was looking at the art for the 12th chapter of The Cat in the Cradle and wondering if I could take Kio out of the wagon's shade to get a better look at him. Sure...

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A good day in real life is a bad chapter in fiction. A pleasant meal, a satisfactory day at work, and a relaxing evening at home all make for boring reading. Imagine though if a friend called to say they were late to work due to food poisoning, were subsequently fired, and returned home only...

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