The Value of a First Impression
It pays to start on the right foot.
DM Fike
Oregon's Famous Exploding Whale
The Oregon Coast's got a story about disposing a whale carcass that just might blow your mind.
Running into Fire
Fires rage across Oregon’s coastal forests. Ina vows to stop them, no matter the cost. Running into Fire is the third installment in the action-packed fantasy series based on the wilderness. If you ever felt magic out in the woods, then Magic of Nasci is for you.
Every New Beginning...
...comes from some other beginning's end.
Naming the Shepherds of Nasci
Many characters in the Magic of Nasci urban fantasy book series have hidden name meanings.
Daydreaming of Board Game Nights
Of all the things I miss during lockdown, board game night ranks pretty high up there.
Breathing Water
Mythical beasts lurk everywhere, even underwater. Ina’s still got a lot to learn before becoming a seasoned nature wizard. Her mentor Guntram wants her to master water magic, but no matter how
The Good, The Bad, and the Quirky
What kind of characters do you love? Heroes? Villains? Or something in between?
How Endangered Newts Inspired Wizard Island
The Nasci prequel Wizard Island is clearly a fantasy short story with elemental magic users and a giant lobster monster, but you might be surprised to learn it was inspired by real life.
Your Free Book is Waiting
Have you ever wanted more magic in life? Wish you could become a magical librarian? Or have a powerful gargoyle boyfriend? Then this newsletter was made for you.
Chasing Lightning
In book 1 of the Magic of Nasci series, a mythical creature stalks the Pacific Northwest. Only a shepherd of Nasci can stop it.
Magic of Nasci
The Pacific Northwest wilderness teems with magical creatures. Some of them safeguard our planet. Others seek to destroy it. Ina is a neophyte shepherd of Nasci, the goddess who inhabits the center of