Samples

Writing Samples

Check out some samples of my writing by clicking the title.

Curiosity compels Faith to seek the legendary books the Goddesses of Zamasha (Za-may-sha) wrote many years ago. The Goddesses hid the books throughout the land of Zamasha, and Faith must follow clues to find them. During her adventure, she encounters many obstacles: bandits, a dark forest filled with goblins, a self-pitying dragon, armored beasts called snars, and a whiny nymph. Faith’s journey morphs from a mission based on curiosity into a life changing adventure. (Middle grade fantasy adventure)

“Embracing the Ruby”: Excerpt

Ian fears death to the point where he plays safe all the time. On his first date with Brianna, a sporty risk taker, he completely blows it. In a walk of despair, he encounters a supernatural woman who forces him to face his thanatophobia. (Short story)

Poems:

“The Question” featured in The Reflector (2008)

“Blue Baby” featured in Spawning Pool (Oct 2007)

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