Here’s a short sample from my novel A Knight of Honor! Scowling in confusion, Slane pulled the pouch open. It was empty save for a piece of parchment. The beginnings of outrage ate at the borders of his mind. His jaw clenched tight as he pulled the parchment out and unfolded it. Lord Slane, Thank […]
Here’s the quote for the week – “Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose, or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which is inherent in a human situation.” – Graham Greene
“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” – W. Somerset Maugham
The quote for the week is “”The task of a writer consists of being able to make something out of an idea.” – Thomas Mann
Chivalry – The notion of chivalry comes directly from the medieval ages. Knights lived by a code and conducted themselves with superiority. Not only were they strong and skilled, but they also conducted themselves honorably with bravery, courtesy and gallantry toward woman. What a notion! It’s so romantic to think of the strongest, bravest men […]
Swords — Swords are so adventurous and dangerous that I couldn’t resist adding them in my blog! Swords were a symbol of power in medieval times. It was illegal for anyone outside the medieval nobility to own a sword. Swords were very expensive and many of the lower classes couldn’t afford them anyway. Knights were […]
