I've created a few different worlds in my time, and traveled in several created by others. The first world I remember visiting was called Earth, sometimes referred to as Terra, the third planet from a star called Sol. Earth was not of my creation; it was far more complex than any world I have ever... Continue Reading →
380 Degrees in a Circle
When does a circle have 380 degrees? When it's in the fantasy world of Pharas, the world in which I'm setting my fantasy novel The Unfinished Tower. I've gone through a number of mathematical calculations to determine the laws of nature for Pharas, and it turns out that the numbers 2, 3, 5, and 19... Continue Reading →
More on the Outlaw Press / James Shipman Saga
My previous post addressed my grievances with Outlaw Press / James Shipman. Since then, Outlaw Press / James Shipman has removed my Down Time solo from the "free downloads" section of the Outlaw Press site, and has stopped selling print copies of issues of TrollsZine from the site. Some other infringing materials by other authors... Continue Reading →
Taking Action Against Outlaw Press / James Shipman
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. Do not take any statement I make herein as legal advice. Do your research, just as I have, and make up your own mind. Then decide to take action if you will. As can be seen by performing a web search for the terms "Outlaw Press James Shipman," much... Continue Reading →
Fire and Magic
Some of my visitors have seen this essay before. It is posted on writing.com, but I've added to it since the last time I mentioned it to my fellow Tunnels and Trolls fans, and some people who have started visiting The Troll Mystic more recently may not have seen the original essay. I post the... Continue Reading →