Monthly Archives: March 2014

“On Writing The Wolves of Evanheir and Naming Names”

Posted on March 29, 2014 by drdancox

Writing this story has been quite an event for me. I have loved fantasy literature since I was quite young, but I never saw myself as someone who wrote in the genre. Of course, I didn’t see myself as a … Continue reading →

Posted in fairy tale, fantasy, short story, writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“The Wolves of Evanheir: Pts 9-10”

Posted on March 28, 2014 by drdancox

“The Wolves of Evanheir: Pt 9—Warrior Queen”  “Here! On the Plain of Eibhlin!”  The mental shout from the scouting wolf almost knocked Asthore off of Ivy as they reviewed the mustered guard on the palace grounds.  The youngster was the … Continue reading →

Posted in fairy tale, fantasy, short story | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“The Wolves of Evanheir: Pts 7-8”

Posted on March 27, 2014 by drdancox

“The Wolves of Evanheir: Pt 7—Lineage” The Queen’s Council met immediately after Anwir and his retinue cleared the palace gates.  Her twelve advisors, peers of the realm representing every geographic region of Evanheir, were usually a sanguine group Asthore could … Continue reading →

Posted in fairy tale, fantasy, short story | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“The Wolves of Evanheir: Pt 5-6”

Posted on March 26, 2014 by drdancox

“The Wolves of Evanheir: Pt 5—Return of the King” Queen Asthore returned to find the palace in an uproar. Everyone from her chambermaids to her most trusted advisors seemed ready to lock her in her rooms! “What is all the … Continue reading →

Posted in fairy tale, fantasy, short story | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“The Wolves of Evanheir”: Pt 3-4

Posted on March 25, 2014 by drdancox

“The Wolves of Evanheir: Pt 3—Healer”  “Hello, Asthore. Welcome among us. I am Aod, son and advisor to Llyr and Cuini.  She is gone, we know. Llyr, please, let Asthore help you! We need you with us!” “My son, is … Continue reading →

Posted in fairy tale, fantasy, short story | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“The Wolves of Evanheir”

Posted on March 24, 2014 by drdancox

This begins a series of ten chapters (maybe more) that is a fantasy/fairy tale short story. “The Wolves of Evanheir: Pt 1—Peaceable Kingdom” Asthore was queen of Evanheir, sixth of the Twelve Kingdoms of Tabrimon.  The king, however, had been gone … Continue reading →

Posted in fairy tale, fantasy, short story | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“Let Me”

Posted on March 22, 2014 by drdancox

When you are brave, let me stand with you; When you are afraid, let me shelter you; When you care for others, let me care for you; When you are in pain, let me ease your hurt; When you love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

“Break”

Posted on March 21, 2014 by drdancox

What used to be my formal living room is now my billiards room.  Full-sized pool table, a couple of bar tables with high chairs (Husker logos included), sound, TV.  One room of my two-story “man cave.”  Sometimes when I need … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“It’s a Wonder We’re Still Alive”

Posted on March 20, 2014 by drdancox

When hints of warm weather finally start to tease us in late March, the buzz-saw irritation of accelerating motorcycles punctuates the usual drone of nearby traffic.  I am often reminded by both the fickle changes in the weather and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“No Two Alike”

Posted on March 19, 2014 by drdancox

I just looked out my window at the streetlamp across the street and discovered that it’s snowing.  Humidity is high, so the flakes are mostly those big, fat wet ones characteristic of spring.  Usually this prompts me to take an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment