“Air Intake Spire” (Temple) Coupled with a temple’s penthouse, the tip of an Air Intake Spire is likewise able to extend up, pierce the surface of the ocean, and draw in fresh air. Typified at its tip by four large cowl vents and a central dorade, air is drawn, whenContinue Reading
The “Heart” of all the Temples. The Globe at the center of the galleria functions as three maps in one: a map showing where all twelve Temples are (approximately) as they travel the undersea roads of Terra Aqua, a celestial star chart, and an inner “core” map that pinpoints IlehosContinue Reading
Part of Laura’s internal journey includes a visit to her “Heart Room.” In the book, her heart isn’t really Laura’s problem, her empathy for others is strong. But out of her seven chakras, the Heart Room had good visual potential. Her heart comes under assault, however, and perhaps it isContinue Reading
In April 2020, Temple of the Mermaid was released with Books One and Two pressed into one volume. To minimize page count, the publishers and I – still intending to release the series as a Trilogy – pushed out the margins and shrunk the font by a point or two.Continue Reading
Let’s see. Cat hair. (That Fuzzy Bastard) Dog Pictured Above: Not My Dog. Noodles. Tacos; hard shell and soft. Iced Coffee. I make it at home so it’s with 2% Milk and Golden Brown Sugar – which is sugar and molasses. Cheddar cheese. Mushrooms. Lettuce, tomato, and onion. Rye Bread.Continue Reading