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Sparx and Arrows–Cobalt City Short Story Collection

| July 2, 2024

Most of my writing in the Cobalt City Universe has been short stories. My collection, Sparx and Arrows, includes the FIRST story I wrote in that shared universe, “Daddy’s Little Girl,” set in the late nineteenth century, in which a young Eleanor Castile temporarily takes on the mantle of the Huntsman when her father is injured. […]

Sure Shot in Las Capas: The Case of the Absent Star

| May 28, 2024

Have you checked out Sure Shot in Las Capas: The Case of the Absent Star? It’s my superheroes in an alternate 1950s Hollywood setting, adjacent to the Cobalt City Universe. This mystery novella follows Sarah Castile, who operated as the European Huntsman during and after World War II, in her new home as she takes on […]

My Recent Superhero Fiction

| April 11, 2024

Since my last update about superhero fiction, I’ve added one to the stack! Brother’s Keeper is a superhero novelette set in Cobalt City, featuring Triple Threat (Dulcamara, Terra Firma, and Ex Spiravit) teaming up with Caterwaul and meeting a new hero and a new villain. If you liked the characters of Triple Threat in Avatar of […]

All the Latest from DefCon One Publishing

| March 20, 2024

We’ve been publishing a whole bunch of new books lately through DefCon One Publishing. Of course, that’s the home of my books, but we also publish books from the Cobalt City Universe from several authors, and this year, we’ve got a ton of those! It’s the twentieth anniversary of creator Nate Crowder publishing his first […]

Have You Considered Backing My Patreon?

| February 8, 2024

Have you considered backing my Patreon? It’s a way for my fans to support my writing and learn about what I’m working on! I share updates about my works in progress, including snippets of stories for my patrons! I’m also very open to ideas of what people would like to see there, especially now that […]

Have You Checked Out Brother’s Keeper?

| January 25, 2024

Have you had a chance to check out Brother’s Keeper yet? It’s a novelette set in the Cobalt City Universe, featuring the members of Triple Threat (Dulcamara, Terra Firma, and Ex Spiravit), along with Caterwaul, Gato Loco, and a new hero and villain! Gato Loco’s days as a vigilante are over. When a problem needs superheroes […]

Brother’s Keeper Out Today!

| December 12, 2023

My latest book is out today! Brother’s Keeper is a novelette (about 10,000 words) set in the Cobalt City Universe, featuring the members of Triple Threat (Dulcamara, Terra Firma, and Ex Spiravit), Caterwaul, Gato Loco, and a new hero and villain! Gato Loco’s days as a vigilante are over. When a problem needs superheroes to fix […]

Coming Soon: Brother’s Keeper

| November 14, 2023

Coming in mid-December, I have my latest installment in the Cobalt City shared superhero universe! Brother’s Keeper is a short novelette that tells the story of young and old heroes alike. Gato Loco’s days as a vigilante are over. When a problem needs superheroes to fix it, he taps his protégé Caterwaul. Along with heroic members […]

Got an Idea for My Patreon? I’d Love to Hear It!

| November 7, 2023

Have you checked out my Patreon? It’s a way for my fans to support my writing and learn about what I’m working on! I share updates about my works in progress, including snippets of stories for my patrons! I’m also very open to ideas of what people would like to see there, especially now that Patreon […]

Superhero Fiction by Me

| August 17, 2023

I’ve got quite a few superhero books, mainly collections of short stories. Check out all the possibilities! Heroes of Necessity is my collection of women becoming unlikely superheroes. All four of the women in this collection have powers, but only one of them would consider herself a superhero (and she considers herself more of a sidekick). […]