War of the Firefly Child When Master Malcolm returned from the battlefield at sundown, the household assembled to welcome him. He rode surrounded by his elite warriors, and at his side rode the priest who tended the master’s sacred relic. Among these hulking men in armor, the petite figure riding in the saddle before the... Continue Reading →
Slowly I Turned: The Challenge, Week 1
Here it is, as promised: a short story based on the idea presented by Jacob Baugher: Design a completely original magic system: no alchemy, burning metals, sympathy, name casting, ancient language, spirit casting, elemental casting, or anything else you’ve read. Also the magic is cast out of the wizard’s nose. And so we have Week 1's entry,... Continue Reading →
New Year’s Day: Well Begun…?
I have had this song running through my mind off and on for the past few days: Those who know me even slightly will admit I am no optimist, which makes this choice of songs all the more unaccountable. Nevertheless, uncharacteristic or not, I must say that the past several days have been rather lovely.... Continue Reading →
“Slowly I Turned”: The Challenge
I have decided to set myself a challenge for the year 2014: to write a short story or essay each week. It will be not only a way to exercise my creativity, but also a way to hone my time management as a writer. As Monty Hall would have said, "But wait! There's more!" One... Continue Reading →
Be-be-be-beep! News Update! Be-be-be-beep!
If all has been quiet on the blog front, it is because things grow noisy on the writing front. The last of the Last Book Of The Kings series is well into its first draft! Not to forget, the third volume of the Makkarios series will soon enter the publication process. Further bulletins as events... Continue Reading →
Genesis of Max Variel: Answer to the About the Author Trivia Question
If you have gone so far as to read something as tedious as "About the Author" in the newest release from H. M. Snow, then doubtless you are wondering about the Question. (If you have not read it, the Question is, "Which character in The Genesis of Max Variel is actually the author in fictional... Continue Reading →
“Slowly I Turned”: Brewing a Book, or Back to the Beginning
I'm not allowed to drink coffee for health reasons, so I only have this knowledge second-hand. A friend told me recently that you can get a smoother, richer flavor if you cold-brew the coffee rather than boil it. Cold-brew methods take longer, I'm told, but my friend assured me that the results were worth the... Continue Reading →
Travelers’ Guide to Mythical Beasts: a Preview
A sampling of the upcoming sequel to the novella Faerie Tales For Travelers: Travelers' Guide to Mythical Beasts chapter 1 By the time I hit the floor, I hardly knew who I was. The pain of falling on my face was the least of it. The entirety of my skin stung as though it were... Continue Reading →
Ask a Silly Question…
Would anyone like to see a preview of the sequel to Faerie Tales for Travelers?
Small Disappointments
I received my author's copy of Liar's Sanctuary today. Oh, but she's a big baby: the shipping weight was just under four pounds, but the book itself is probably just under two pounds-- which is only to be expected of a story that covers 669 pages. She'll do to keep. However, it saddened me just... Continue Reading →
Liar’s Sanctuary now available to order
The paperback format is now available to order through the CreateSpace e-store! An additional 5-7 days from now, it should also be available on Amazon.com, and after that, at book retailers online everywhere! (Kindle e-book format is coming later today or early tomorrow, if all goes according to plan.)
Quick Update: Liar’s Sanctuary, coming soon
What have I been doing, you ask? Mainly, I've been avoiding doing any work lately. Spring break is coming, and the children at my school are on the verge of breaking loose in many ways. But! by the end of March, whether or not spring comes, we will have our spring publishing re-release of Liar's... Continue Reading →
Slowly I Turned: Distrait
Trouble, trouble, trouble: the famous Edna St Vincent Millay quote does come to mind. The same worries, the same distractions, the same outcome: a withering of creativity. I'm reading now, not for the enjoyment of reading as much as for the temporary escape it provides. Writing stories would be a better escape, if I could... Continue Reading →
“Slowly I Turned”: The (Nearly) Forgotten Series
I was notified today that, due to a mildly disgruntled comment on this very website, OakTara has chosen not to publish any more of my Keeper series. Since I was waiting for them to respond one way or another, I'm glad to hear this, but I have this ominous premonition that I'm blacklisted as a troublemaker... Continue Reading →
H. M. Snow, Fantasy Novelist 