C is for Corylus Avellana: ‘Coll’ or Hazel is one of the thirteen trees in the Ogham Tree Calendar. Hazel, Corylus avellana, is the Tree of Wisdom and Knowledge, and one of the ‘chieftain’ trees of the Irish Celtic tradition. In my A to Z journey through the World of Gossamer Steel, Coryll and her … Continue reading
Productivity: A Threefold Secret
A month ago, in my First Wednesday of month post in the Insecure Writers Support Group – I worried about existing for Forty days cut off from the outside world. But my gloomy musings were inaccurate… as many of them are. British Telecom may have failed to get us online but we can log … Continue reading
B is for the Blood-marked
B is for the Blood-marked: In my A to Z of the World of Gossamer Steel, the superstitious people of The Country believe the Blood-Marked are dangerous nomads that have been possessed by a tormented spectral creature. However, when confronted with one, reluctant groom Bergwe moves beyond his superstitions and learns that the possession has great … Continue reading
A is for Array
A is for Array: when a solar array triggers a massive Coronal Mass Ejection, the resulting storm around the earth causes the destruction and the world of ‘Gossamer Steel’. Amidst all the chaos, others unleash the power to return magic and dreams to the world, primarily in the land called The Country. The remains of … Continue reading
A to Z Challenge ~ Is the truth out there?
Tomorrow I start the A to Z Challenge, the brainchild of Arlee Bird, at Tossing it Out. (Although this was written in February just before we lost our Internet). The A to Z Challenge is posting every day in April except Sundays (we get those off for good behavior.) And since there are 26 days, that … Continue reading
ITHAKA: THE TAPESTRY
The concept of “Ithaka: The Tapestry” was devised with my wife and gaming partner. My wife contributed her knowledge as an experienced gamer and beta tester, while I brought my expertise as an author, photographer and film producer. Our extensive contact with gaming company Prinaka in Bangalore, India, will ensure that the concept is progressed. … Continue reading
