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Kinghood: Book One of The Fourpointe Chronicles

Book / Fantasy

Sep 23, 2020

Kinghood is about four identical male quadruplets who serve their kingdom under the guise of one prince. For years, they have lived a clandestine existence, with only one of them serving as the prince at any given… Read More

Midnight

Book / Fantasy

Oct 02, 2020

The Booksie Classic House

For ages, Greater Dyli has forced its women to be subservient to men. They do their bidding daily and are expected to go about their lives as second-class citizens. At least during the day. By night, whilst… Read More

Sons of Chenia

Book / Fantasy

Oct 16, 2020

The Booksie Classic House

At one time, Chenia was a great country. With various clans spread from north to south, a sacred brotherhood of riders known as the Shepherds roamed the land, protecting their people in the name of their god… Read More

Peacefall: Book Two of The Fourpointe Chronicles

Book / Fantasy

Dec 05, 2020

The Fantasy Realm House

The time has come. King Jameson arrives on the Continent to seal his union with his betrothed, Queen Taresa. The marriage will unite the two most powerful kingdoms of Afari: Marland and Ibia. What’s more, Jameson will… Read More

Everhall: Book Three of The Fourpointe Chronicles

Book / Fantasy

Feb 15, 2022

The Fantasy Realm House

Five years have passed since Kin Saliswater and the kingdom of Marland have become embroiled in a continent-wide war. The fighting has been a slow, brutal affair, with Marland and its ally, Ibia, claiming one town after… Read More

Diary of a Laid-Off Dad

Book / Non-Fiction

May 04, 2024

The Real People House

One father's journey through unemployment, as told by his blog posts, which chronicle his struggles, his joys and - eventually - his triumphs. Read More

Precrown: A Prince & Sibyl Saga

Book / Fantasy

Jun 09, 2024

The Fantasy Realm House

Taking place a generation before the epic fantasy series The Fourpointe Chronicles, this prequel tells the story of two adolescents coming of age in a time of war. At one end is Audemar, future king with a… Read More

My 5 New Year’s Resolutions as a Layoff Survivor

Article / Non-Fiction

Dec 31, 2024

The Real People House

Like many, I want to start the New Year fresh. Here are five resolutions I'm making to do just that. Read More

How a Coffee Shop Conversation Changed My Entire Career Outlook

Article / Non-Fiction

Jan 05, 2025

The Real People House

An ordinary visit to a coffee shop resulted in a life lesson that I carry with me to this day. Read More

It’s Not Too Late to Renew Your New Year’s Resolutions

Article / Editorial and Opinion

Jan 07, 2025

The Real People House

With the New Year, many people make resolutions to improve their lives. But what happens when those fall by the wayside? In this commentary, I encourage readers to recommit to their resolutions and stay the course no… Read More

Conserve: A Better Way to Succeed

Article / Editorial and Opinion

Jan 09, 2025

The Real People House

A life lesson I learned from a speech contest, which I still refer to time and again. Read More

How I’m Starting Over Again (For the Millionth Time)

Article / Non-Fiction

Jan 12, 2025

The Real People House

I've started over before, and each time, I've learned a valuable lesson. Now, with a plethora of experience rewriting my story, I choose to be more thoughtful on my journey by putting my faith first. Read More

How to Process Microaggressions

Article / Editorial and Opinion

Jan 16, 2025

The Real People House

Discrimination and harassment take on all kinds of forms, including microaggressions. In this post, I go over my own experience and some takeaways about how to handle such trauma. Read More

The Surprising Benefits of Codeswitching

Article / Editorial and Opinion

Jan 17, 2025

The Real People House

Codeswitching has a nefarious association with being inauthentic. Yet, as this author argues, there are surprising benefits to adapting to one's environment. Read More

More than the Other: Why We Need More Multiracial Role Models

Article / Editorial and Opinion

Jan 20, 2025

The Real People House

As a multiracial writer, I grew up lacking role models like me - in-between worlds, those from not one but two or more backgrounds. In this post, I promote why such role models have value in today's… Read More

Why We Need Strength

Article / Editorial and Opinion

Jan 23, 2025

The Real People House

In a world where everyone is sharing their vulnerability as a path to authenticity, the opposite is rarely celebrated: strength. I argue that the two are not mutually exclusive but part of the same aim toward self-fulfillment. Read More

The Value of Empathy: How One Father Rediscovered His Soul

Article / Non-Fiction

Feb 04, 2025

The Real People House

I've learned a lot of lessons as a father (and I continue to learn). Here is one about empathy and how it has resonated with me after all this time. Read More

Plasma

Script / Other

Feb 11, 2025

The Real People House

Nothing has been going right for Jake. As a laid-off tech worker, he finds himself financially strapped and unable to make ends meet. Desperate, he turns to a plasma donation center for quick cash. His first visit… Read More

A Love Letter to My Fellow Introverts

Article / Non-Fiction

Feb 19, 2025

The Real People House

Introverts are often treated as fragile or wounded. I'm offering a different perspective, one intended to shed the label's negative connotations and embrace it with unabashed passion and pride. Read More