How do you pronounce “Kallan”? “Ka” sounds like the “Kha” in “Khan” without the “n”. And “llan” rhymes with “on”. The emphasis is on the “Ka” so it reads like “KHA-lon” Are there elves and dwarfs in Dolor and Shadow? Yes. There are elves and dwarfs in Dolor and Shadow. My elves are called the […]
The stats say it all, so says Bergen.
Bergen opens a bottle of Angela’s Guinness and, leaning back in her office chair, he grins. “Below is a snapshot of the top three pages visited on Angela’s website. Soon to be… my website. This is me drawing your attention to the second page most frequently visited… coming in better… more loved… and wanted… is […]
Slovenly I somersault myself over to Bergen’s Blog…
*I fire my paint ball gun at random and slink off into the not-so-shadowy shadows.* “Hey!” Bergen shouts, dabbing at the wet paint splattered on his chest. My off-beat maniacal laughter is the only response. Subscribe Take my hand and descend into the bowels of darkness! Join me and follow so that you […]
Building Story
Now and then another writers comes to me with advice on writing. Below is a letter I wrote to one author in response to a plethora of questions she had on how a writer builds story. Dear Writer: Your question was: Oh! Also. I was wondering how much it really bugged you not […]
Poem – The Writer
I write my final ode and word My pen sits on my desk Sitting back into my chair, I nod, “tis done, this task, my ‘script.” Without a doubt I search the net until I find the one The agent who I do believe will love my work like me. I prep the […]
“Shove over, Bergen!”
“Shove over, Bergen!” “Get your own blog!” “This is my blog!” *Angela grins to the wide audience* “Hi. I recently had a breakthrough I wanted to share with all of you regarding my sense of humor.” “Or lack thereof.” “Shut up, Bergen.” Angela returns to the audience As you see I have what some would […]
Dolor and Shadow: Excerpts
Chapter 7 Chapter 39 “The last of my life is leaving me.” “Why did you save me?” “Where is your brother?” “Ludicrous Lies” “I’m not going!” Audio Excerpts Subscribe Thank you for stopping by! I invite you to take a moment and join my monthly newsletter. Subscribe below and receive the post notifications anytime […]
BERGEN!!!
“I let you berate me,” I huff at Bergen who sits back, lounging in my chair. (I swear he’s inviting me to punch him) “You can try.” Bergen flashes that grin of his. I glare down at his over-righteous demeanor. “I let you hogtie me.” “You bit me,” he says. “I let you have my […]
Poem – In Death
In death we vanquished enemies, In death, we slew our foes. Blood soaked rage engulfed our blades, When blood lust took its hold. – In death, a darkness troubled one, In death, concealed, undone. Deep in darkness dragons wait, When blood would set the sun. – In death, we glorified his name. In death, we […]
Poem – Oh, Gruit, the Dark One Comes
This page is part of the tour. Gruit is a spiced mixture used to sweeten beer prior to the discovery of hops in the 10th century. Read more about gruit here. Oh, Gruit, the Dark One Comes By Bergen son of Tryggve “There, within the shadowed brink, The Dark One comes with lavished drink, […]