“You prove your worth with your actions, not with your mouth.” ~Jean Paul German Romantic writer Jean Paul was born on this day in 1763.
Writing
Lyryk: Watched
Bard, Lyryk heard the word in her head. We are watched. We? The last Lyryk knew, she’d been traveling alone. Relieved to have Biscuit back, she kept packing up her camp with only a slight hesitation. She hadn’t seen the hound, though she felt his presence. Where? Lyryk directed the thought at Biscuit. Bushes, sunward. … Continue reading Lyryk: Watched
Random Quote for March 19, 2024
“Everyone becomes a part of history whether they like it or not and whether they know it or not.” ~Philip Roth American novelist and short-story writer Philip Roth was born on this day in 1933.
Random Quote for March 18, 2024
“I have never been convinced there’s anything inherently wrong in having fun.” ~George Plimpton American writer, journalist, literary editor, and actor George Plimpton was born on this day in 1927.
Roland Firestone: The Last of His Clan
(C) 2020, JJ Shaun “I’ll go,” says Mac. “I’ve been giving my main man, Roland, some thought. Like many adventurers, he has a tragic background.” He throws his hand dramatically to his forehead as he says this. “Do tell.” “Well, he started life looking for gems. He searched for gemstones for his family deep in … Continue reading Roland Firestone: The Last of His Clan
Random Quote for March 16, 2024
“If we don’t always understand animals, they always understand us.” ~Rosa Bonheur French artist Rosa Bonheur was born on this day in 1822.
Random Quote for March 15, 2024
“History has spurts and then is steady, and then maybe even backing up a step, and then forward again.” ~Alan Bean American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut, and painter Alan Bean was born on this day in 1932.
Random Quote for March 14, 2024
“It requires genius to make a good pun—some men of bright parts can’t reach it.” ~Hannah Cowley English playwright and poet Hannah Cowley was born on this day in 1743.
Katra Alterian
Some time back, I posted a story about a fantasy role-playing character I had been working on. I dropped that story because of the brouhaha surrounding the parent company of the Dungeons & Dragons®. If you’re interested in what’s going on with the hobby, I’ll leave it to you to investigate. The main characters and … Continue reading Katra Alterian
Random Quote for March 12, 2024
“Life isn’t happening to you; life is responding to you.” ~Rhonda Byrne Australian television writer and producer Rhonda Byrne was born on this day in 1951.
J.J. Shaun 