THE MAD POET
Current Writings
A few of my works in progress.
Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction
The Kingdom of St. Nicholas- My take on the story of the legendary figure behind the Christmas folktales. Nicholas was a 4th-century Greek bishop who somehow managed to transform over the years into a gift-dispensing elf-king riding a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. There's plenty of real-world explanations for how the stories evolved into the modern Santa Claus, but this book tries to envision what it would be like if the historical Nicholas actually became his own legend in his own time. (And yes, that means there will be elves... sort of).
Join Nicholas and his friend Peter as they encounter corrupt politicians, heretical priests, benevolent emperors, and ravaging barbarians. Many elements of the familiar St. Nicholas legends will make an appearance, but be forewarned! The story takes a wild turn. Even that old ghoul Krampus might poke his horns into the story... just wait and see.
Join Nicholas and his friend Peter as they encounter corrupt politicians, heretical priests, benevolent emperors, and ravaging barbarians. Many elements of the familiar St. Nicholas legends will make an appearance, but be forewarned! The story takes a wild turn. Even that old ghoul Krampus might poke his horns into the story... just wait and see.
The Preacher and the Pirates; or, the Tale of Japheth Cross- A story (very) loosely based on a real event; a young American-bound preacher is asked to join a pirate crew! Escaping an unpleasant past, Japheth Cross finds himself serving as chaplain aboard the ship of the notorious pirate Captain James Barrett, beginning a wild series of adventures in which he meets a variety of real-life pirates (Charles Vane and Blackbeard included) and witnesses the actual events of the pirates' extraordinary battle against the might of the British Empire. Caught between the gallows and the cutlass, Japheth must choose whether to obey corrupt authorities or to pursue freedom in the company of absolute scoundrels under the black flag.
Fantasy/Speculative Fiction
The Steward Series-
The plot of these books is still in progress. An epic pentalogy surrounding a war for control of a continent, the awakening of forgotten things, and a collection of ancient relics guarded through the ages by their appointed Stewards. Expect swords and castles, knights and dragons, and the occasional epic quest. And a good deal of shouting.
Foundations of Tarin Cosma- An Anthology
Set in the same world as the Steward Series, this collection of stories is just that - a nice little bundle of somewhat unrelated tales that highlight the history of the world of Tarin Cosma. If you want variety packed in a digestible word count, check these out! I might even post a few complete stories from the Anthology on the site for free.