Stones, Stars and the Storms Between

Hey there! I finally did it. I released the collection of seven short stories that I’ve been editing and touching up for over a year.

If I had to choose between my favorite of the seven– I would say that Growing Storms holds a special place in my heart. Here is the blurb about it.

Storms are the only things that can save his village if he can survive them himself. Tamin’s father failed to bring the storm-seed home, leaving his village without crops. In an effort to bring honor back to his family name he rails against the storm-lands– searching for the seed.

It’s a very descriptive story that touches on elements of societal hate and indifference. Also, I think it’s a damn good read. The inspiration for this one came when a buddy and I were talking about general ideas and the distinction between a growing storm and growing storms. I know, silly. He also wrote a little piece out based on the same conversation but his story took on a more sci-fi flair and if he still has it anywhere I’d be surprised.

A close runner-up for me is Dust. Here’s the blurb.

People turn to stone statues when they die, but is it a blessing or curse? Stella cares for those in her village who have been taken by the Stoning, a disease or a blessing depending on whom you ask. When she learns which it really is she must decide between staying tied to the past or leaving to find her future.

This one was a bit different. I can’t recall what really inspired it. Could have just been a song, could have been the idea of taking care of people who can’t do it for themselves, but from that, this story came into being. Stella is one of my favorite protagonists because her ordeal is so relatable– or at least I think it is.

If people were actually interested in the inspiration for the other five stories I’d be happy to share.

As always, thank you for taking the time to read this and I’m more than happy to answer any questions you might have!