D. Bohica
The Night Before Ruby Came
A beloved kobold warrior recounts the terrifying night before the dragon Ruby attacked, teaching young warriors to trust their instincts. A humorous yet haunting tale told in the style of 'The Night Before Christmas.'
The Kelmarin Saga, Book 1
Breach of Balance
When gladiator Roar'Z escapes the blood-soaked arena, he carries a dragon-killing sword and a desperate mission: unite the scattered orc clans before Ruby the Red destroys them all. But first he'll have to survive KyKlaw, the sea-orc shaman whose conch shell magic can shatter minds—and who might be his only hope for saving their people.
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The Kelmarin Saga
Twenty-one books in seven trilogies. Six trilogies each follow one nation of Kelmarin, and the seventh unites them when Hope, the child of prophecy, makes the final choice.
- Rendarra
Where it all begins. Roar'Z the orc's rebellion against the Puppet Master sets the stage for an epic saga of freedom and love.
- Sinscar
Diplomatic intrigue meets dark romance as tieflings navigate the treacherous politics of the post-Puppet Master world.
- Ssilthak Fenlands
Ancient swamp magic and primal wisdom clash with modern threats in the mystical Fenlands.
- Lorandor
As elven magic fails and memories fade, a proud civilization faces its twilight years.
- Clawhaven
Honor and divine trials test the fierce lionfolk as ancient flames awaken to judge the worthy.
- Ravenshade
A realm where the breeding program's darkest secrets come to light.
- The Mantle of the World
Hope emerges. The six nations unite. One impossible choice will determine the fate of all.
Champions of Kelmarin
The gladiators, shamans and survivors of The Rendarra Chronicles.
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Memory Sacrifice in Fantasy, My Sister's Dementia, and the Combat Memories I Can't Access
I posted a discussion about memory loss in fantasy novels while avoiding my manuscript edits, and 47,000 people showed up. Then 23 strangers in the comments taught me what I'd actually written.
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