It’s 2019 now, and a new year has come upon us. Many people are looking forward to breaking their new year’s resolutions, or just ringing in the new year as unenthusiastic as ever. During the first month of January, people around the world try to commit to a beneficial change in their lives. For instance,… Read more »
I would like to share with you a little bit of research I had done for getting my first book ready. It concerns a more basic, more intimate part of the writing process that new authors (or maybe seasoned ones as well) would not think about: framing your manuscript to a standard. Imagine you’ve gone… Read more »
i have written and uploaded a second installment to The Severis Tales, called Mouse. In this story, Leena and Xiveer must deal with a threat that could drive their shop out of business if it is discovered. Meanwhile, their lonely assistant has her own adventure to help cope with her homesickness. Also, theres a whole load of new… Read more »
The Severis Tales 2: Mouse (C)2018.11 Patrick Rivers Many believe that the autumn season is the prettiest season of all. The leaves undergo a transformation of colour, and fall at the slightest touch. Squirrels and other woodland creatures scurry to store food away for their winter hibernation. The birds migrate south for the warmer climates.… Read more »
In publishing my first short story on the web site, I mentioned in the accompanying news article that about ordinary lives of others in other worlds. Now, the following may sound a little awkward, and a bit corny, so please bear with me in this rather improperly constructed explanation of a concept that rather fascinates… Read more »
Hello all, I thought I’d share a few thoughts with you, concerning my major book project and a new short story realm. The Severis Tales Taking a break from working on my main novel project of Elineer, I have turned direction a little, and begun working on a series of short stories. I thought smaller, shorter stories… Read more »
The Severis Tales 1: Post-Teen Growing Pains ©2018.06 Patrick Rivers For all the tea in the east, and all the peace in the west, Larry would just like to be alone. Born to Xiveer (pronounced Zai-Veer) and Leena Severis, Larry “Arendor” Severis is a half-dragon-a mixture of elf and dragon species that have existed for most of… Read more »
As shown in the March 10, 2018 news update: yes, I have moved to another system, using Joomla and Gantry 5, with a few additions. The problem is, when you choose to take up a side career that could take off, it’s still a side career. You still have all those primary responsibilities that you… Read more »