Takes you didn’t ask for on topics you weren’t thinking about.

An independent publisher focused primarily on ancient historical fiction, horsemanship, agrarian life, folklore & mythology, and restoration reprints. Visit: wardentree.com

Pictures of stuff I like, mostly in the form of original artwork and shitty iPhone photography.

The Steppe Saga, Volume II Coming Soon! This complete work of original fiction will be serialized over the following year. Keep an eye out for upcoming chapters, or subscribe below.

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The soundtrack to my creative process. Some old, some new. I’m not one to get hung up on what’s trendy or care much about genres, micro-genres, or labels. I’m more interested in the poetry of lyrics, the mood evoked by a particular melody, or the story a song can tell—even without words. Here I’ll be sharing some of my favorites, and ones I’m listening to for inspiration as I work, writing, painting, or just thinking as I do my chores around the farm. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do…

In a brutal, haunting epic set on the Scythian steppe, a young warrior undertakes the kill that will seal her arranged marriage and save her besieged people—yet in a land bound by war and duty, refusing to take a life could grant her freedom . . . or cost her everything.

Brilliant, controversial, and courageous quotations that tell it like it is or ask the questions no one else dares.

An occasional review of books on a scale of love—indifference—hate

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A place to organize my thoughts about the books, the background, and the themes. Any readers who might find it interesting are welcome to read over my shoulder.

Indie fiction, unfiltered. Short fiction and poetry.

Commonsense horsemanship and reflections on farm life. For more, visit glenshee.org