• McKendree University
    Lebanon, IL
  • How cool is this? Our friend Jon made this for us last year!
  • The background illustration of the original cover of The Good Goblin.

    It was drawn and painted by my wife, Ashleigh.
  • My first book, The Good Goblin
  • I love my Baron Fig pen!
  • Sculpture in downtown Lebanon, IL

I am a writer and designer who has been creating stories in one way or another since childhood.  A chance pickup at an elementary school book fair (Goblins in the Castle by Bruce Coville) began my fascination with goblins, and I’ve always believed that they could be more than just simple fodder for stalwart adventurers.

Latest Posts

  • Book Review: Deeplight
    Recommended to anyone who loves a great, original story about friendship, belonging, self-discovery, and giant ass sea monsters!
  • 2019 Book Challenge Reviews
    One of my favorite literary things to do each year is the Goodreads Book Challenge. At the beginning of the year, you choose how many books you plan to read that year and then challenge yourself to get there.
  • Book Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
    I wrote this review on Goodreads back in 2013 and I just started thinking about the book again, so I wanted to share it with you.
  • One Week to Launch!
    I can’t believe it’s July already! I just wanted to take a moment to update you on my next book, The Green Watch.

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