“Snake”
A scaly surprise
slithering from stone and sticks
to sleuth through shadows.
This little guy slithered out from my fire pit as I was lounging in my backyard. Continue reading “Haiku Sunday – Snake”
Saturday of Book Reviewing – The Mermaid’s Daughter
Serendipitously coinciding with Pride Month, I read, and am now reviewing, a novel with lesbians! And mermaids. Obviously.
Continue reading “Saturday of Book Reviewing – The Mermaid’s Daughter”
Friday Write-Day: The End is… Outlined
Welp, I’m dumb. I spent the time creating a photo for this post and didn’t bother to upload before publication time yyyeeeeeeeeaaaaah!
Anyway. I like my new update-every-two-weeks so far. It feels fresh now. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: The End is… Outlined”
Misplaced Missive #172 – Profanity
When did the word ‘love’,
Become profanity?
In this, my time of insanity,
I lose sight of what makes sense;
Since when did caring and concern
Become sins deserving of penance? Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #172 – Profanity”
Surprise Singles and Music in the Digital Age
Muse released this surprise single on May 18. With no references to an upcoming EP or LP, “Dig Down” appears to standalone in Muse’s canon. Continue reading “Surprise Singles and Music in the Digital Age”
Haiku Sunday – Thunderstorm
“Thunderstorm”
Black clouds come — flash, boom!
All of your petty complaints
are drowned in her rage.
Steve D
Misplaced Missive #80 – Mirage
Too far away
Didn’t understand before
Like the oasis in the distance
Beautiful perfection
Unreachable destination
Taunting
Haunting
By the vision Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #80 – Mirage”
Exploring Úr’Dan: Feldings and Uplanders
In honor of the premier of Planet Earth II back in March, I wrote a post about the northern region of my fantasy world, Úr’Dan. In that post, I wrote about the Hundred Teeth mountain range and the Uplands that make up the northern portion of this subcontinent.
Planet Earth II was fantastic, by the way. If you have not watched it, you’re missing out on some beautiful cinematography and amazing animals.
Anyway, I thought I would continue my “Exploring Úr’Dan” series by discussing the people who actually live in the Uplands, collectively known as Uplanders. Continue reading “Exploring Úr’Dan: Feldings and Uplanders”
Haiku Sunday – Specks
“Specks”
Bubbles dance and spin
on a black sea’s surface, like
tiny galaxies.
Steve D
Evening Satellite Publishing 