Unpacking In Transit

I realized I had to give a bit of a glimpse into the turmoil into which the recent attack threw The Empty Throne. So that’s what this week covered. We’ll meet the General next week. Let’s unpack. Increased security The Realm’s security was rather lax prior to the detonation, even though the nation was at…

Fiction Tuesday – In Transit

Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes After Will had stretched his cramped legs, showered, and dressed Sills marched the group to the hospital lobby, where they waited for their transport. Nobody was left where Bug had laid him, snoring happily. “Will, just to warn you, there’s a…

Unpacking Waking Up

This was a difficult scene to write. I’ve never woken up from a trauma like the one Will suffered, and I had to place this moment of deep pain into the context of a satirical fantasy. I hope it turned out ok. Let’s unpack. The Look Bug and Sindy were both secretly relieved when Will…

Fiction Tuesday – Waking Up

Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes Will cracked open his eyes, and groaned as light filled his skull for the first time in days. “It’s alright, kid. Lay back and we’ll get you something,” Bug’s voice cut through Will’s confusion. “Wha?” Will shot up in be and…

Unpacking In Session

There are scenes in which the stakes of the narrative are suddenly raised. This was one of those scenes. Let’s unpack. Homesick Will The constant movement of Will’s story has prevented him from grasping just how weird his life has become. During his two days in the guest house, however, he begins to feel the…

Fiction Tuesday – In Session

Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes Following Will’s unveiling of the treason planned by the Board of Ordinance the teen and his companions were kept on lock down in a guest house near the Board Building. The rooms were well appointed, and opened out into a beautiful…