New Release: Katrdeshtr’s Redemption

Katrdeshtr’s Redemption, the first in the series, The Night Cat, was a vampire tale I wrote over ten years ago in the traditional way: typewriter, manuscript, etc. which I inadvertently lost between intercontinental moves. Recently rediscovered, I converted it to the modern age and electronic file, and now it’s available on Smashwords. I didn’t feel […]

Berlin: Underground Lounges & Curious Catwalks (Photos)

It took a little convincing for my long-time friends to accompany us to the underground bar then named “The Last Cathedral”. They are open-minded as the average Berliner but tend towards the traditional and conservative although they’re always up for a lark and continue to be amused by my wilder tendencies and even wilder occasional […]

Poem Interpretation Study: Gender Based?

Is poem interpretation and understanding divided by gender, or even sexuality? I recently posted at poem of mine at “Gay Authors-Quality Gay Fiction” and had a reply from a female bisexual. Although that was the first “official” showing of it on a website, I had privately sought review and response from friends and colleagues regarding. […]

Review: Mate Hunger by Marisa Chenery, Book 2 in Ra’s Chosen Series

Although I had not read the first book in Marisa Chenery’s “Ra’s Chosen” series, it was not difficult to understand the unique words and phrases used to describe certain activities by the warriors because explanations were smoothly inserted. Easing into the tale was simple and I had high hopes after reading the first dozen or […]