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“The sweep, the light touch engaging profound issues, the variety of perspectives, the enormous range of expertise the author betrays, without trying to impress. Great reading.”

Portrait of Elephant Rock in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia

Frame Tales: From Arabia to New Mexico

There is a huge range of possibility with the use of the frame tale, both ancient and modern.

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The 2026 Blogosphere of Qaraq Books!

Hidden Forms in Plain Sight

I needed a navigational chart to move my work along happily every day.

A statue of a man and woman sitting next to each other

The Marriage of Creativity and Intuition

Since Creativity and Intuition both arise from the unconscious mind, there can be a thin line between them at times. 

1001 Meets The Writing Coach: A Fantasy Author on Art, Process, and Reincarnation

I enjoyed my work with Kevin Johns so much that I asked if I could do an interview with him for his podcast.

2025 Posts

The 2025 Blogosphere of Qaraq Books!

The Qaraq Codex | The Reincarnation Chronicles

The Qaraq Codex

A mystical manual to find your soul family.

Launch - The Qaraq and the Maya Factor qaraqbooks

The Qaraq and the Maya Factor Launch!

Will the qaraq fight through Maya’s fog?

When Were Dogs First Domesticated? Ask The Qaraq and the Maya Factor

The story of the first two dogs to be tamed by cave people.

Are you a Mystic Nerd | The Qaraq

Are You a Mystic Nerd?

Thus was born my Ideal Reader.

Review: S.A. Chakraborty’s Daevabad Trilogy | Stephen Weinstock

Review: S.A. Chakraborty’s Daevabad Trilogy — A Fantasy Rooted in Ancient Power

When I learned of the Daevabad Trilogy, I was easily attracted to it.

Ottawa Fantasy | Qaraq Books

OTTAWA FANTASY

I braved the frigid north to attend a writing retreat north of Ottawa. A month after I received a great boon.