S.A. ‘Birdy’ Hannon
S.A. Hannon, who usually goes by Birdy, is an artist and worldbuilder, as well as professional sad lump and wig seller. She cares a lot about telling stories, building worlds, designing creatures, creating mythologies, and making OCs kiss. Her hobbies … Continued
Castle and Country
An excerpt from The Shandor Cycle. Rows of slender columns reached upward to the vaulted ceiling, dim and distant even with the midday sun streaming through the high stained-glass windows. Dust-flecked rays of purple, blue, green and red drifted down … Continued
The Alarna Affair – Chapter Fifteen – A Few Words in Parting
Kara stayed for dinner and resisted the temptation to pocket any more of the interesting trinkets that passed before her. She refrained from commenting that the food was too bland, and she didn’t stare at the scar-faced man’s scars or … Continued
The Alarna Affair – Chapter Fourteen – Concerning Gifts and Legacies
“I’m confused,” Tam said, staring about him. Jon gripped his brother’s hand in his unmarked one and stared at the mess around them. Hellin Blackfeather leapt down into the corridor, where Doctor Blackfeather caught her with practiced ease and set … Continued
The Alarna Affair – Chapter Thirteen – Against a Terrible Foe
“I said we need you to move, Jon,” Tam was saying, standing beside Jon. Jon obeyed uncertainly, still staring at the mark on his hand. Tam and Djaren pulled as hard as they could on the lid of the coffin. … Continued
The Alarna Affair – Chapter Twelve – What Was Found on the Warrior’s Grave
Jon heard Kara’s voice echo down the passageway as dust settled around them. A rock had fallen and rolled not far from Tam’s feet. Jon shivered and looked at the others. “She’s alive.” Djaren smiled. “That’s good.” Ellea was still … Continued