Western Watch — Chapter 17
Her eyes closed, Merreth lets the water run down her face and listens to it drip back into the wash basin on Charadell’s desk. She splashes her cheeks again and rubs her nose. I’m still dirty, and smell like a Read More …
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Short Story — A Matter of Faith
“I have you to thank,” she says. Mistress Merreth does not turn around as I sit down a few feet from her. She looks out over the Milderdort harbour. The small Temple plaza is perched on a hill and affords Read More …
Western Watch — Chapter 16
“They’re just standing around basking in the sun?” asks Charadell. “How many?” The scout, young and blonde, sits on her horse and shrugs. “About sixty, Domina, and yes, that’s exactly what they seem to be doing. There’s one in Read More …
Leather Clad Heroines — Four From the Small Screen
There’s nothing as bad ass as heroines dressed in leather — black leather specifically. There’s something about leather that is both dangerous and sexy, so it’s not surprising a lot of heroines in fiction sport tight leather outfits and — Read More …
Western Watch — Chapter 15
The morning sun beats down as four hundred mounted nobles of the Domina’s column canter down the road. The clank of sword and lance overlay the steady drumbeat of hooves on packed dirt. Dust, oiled steel, and leather smells fill Read More …
Western Watch — Chapter 14
A rare night breeze wafts through the open window and without thinking Merreth raises her head to let it cool her neck. Her hand slips and the quill leaves a splotchy ink trail across the paper, obscuring the words she’s Read More …
Western Watch — Chapter 13
If you dread doing something, best do it quickly. Lady Samretta Lyem takes the lead line from the groom, a young boy of no more than sixteen summers. “Thank you.” It costs nothing to be polite. Some of the nobility, Read More …
Finding Inspiration in Cinematic Game Trailers
I was recently asked by one of my readers (Hi Mom!) what inspires me to write about strong female protagonists. Aside from the fact that I like women who dress in leather (is there anyone who doesn’t? Anyone? Bueller?), I Read More …
Western Watch — Chapter 12
It had taken Charadell only minutes to realize she’d made a mistake. With Merreth on foot, the entire column had slowed to pace her. She’d been in the front, flanked by Charadell and the Watch pennant bearer. With no wind Read More …
Western Watch — Chapter 11
“Shit!” Totlenn glares at Merreth. “Cut me loose and get behind me. Their blood’s up and like as not they want you!” “Tiandraa used the damned whip,” says Merreth as she slices through the ropes. “Don’t think they care. One Read More …
