Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Merlin & Arthur: The Awakening - Reworking the Book!

  


I’m reworking and will be republishing my sci-fi/fantasy novel Merlin & Arthur: The AwakeningI’ve finished 7 chapters so far, only 27 to go!

I’ll be leaving for Europe in a few days and will spend some time over there on that project. Once I’m done redoing Merlin & Arthur, then I’ll begin writing my next novel—more about that later! :)

Below, I’ve included a paragraph from Chapter 7 of Merlin & Arthur: The Awakening. In it, Arthur is having a vision. Enjoy!

He recalled being submerged in a pool of thick, all-consuming blackness. Within that dark place, he moved in and out of consciousness, with snippets of life and moments from a distant past resurfacing. He was utterly alone and knew the gods had abandoned him; yet a lady, whose face he had first seen eons ago, occasionally entered his desolation. When she was there, she provided knowledge and understanding that she said he would need one day, along with a measure of hope and sustenance amidst the bleakness that enshrouded him. Days, months, and years upon years passed while he floated somewhere between life and death, unable to make a final decision on either. Then, one day—the earth shook.


Tuesday, February 24, 2026

VORTEX: Book III of the Alban Saga — ANOTHER NEW REVIEW!

     

Image: "Vortex bw" by ahisgett is licensed under CC by 2.0


Here’s a new review that I just received from a reader in Scotland for my new book Vortex! There were some spoilers that I edited out, but there was still enough to show what they thought about it! I enjoyed reading it and chuckled a bit as I did! I loved the sense of humor at the end! :)

“I managed to read Vortex, within my holiday. Thoroughly enjoyed it, as I have done all your books, that I have read. I was a bit worried, that I would not remember all the different characters, but as soon as I started reading, they came back to me. I was trying to think, as I was reading it, how they were going to defeat Una… I was delighted with the way you handled it and then the final twist… My only problem, was the weight of the book. I found it difficult to hold the book, without it hurting my wrists, so I had to rest it on my tummy.😄😂" 

 

Monday, February 23, 2026

Traveling Back to Europe!




I’ll soon be leaving on another trip to Europe to visit friends in Poland and Scotland, travel to some sites in Scotland that are in the Alban Saga, and continue reworking and republishing my book Merlin & Arthur: The Awakening.

It’s been too long since my last trip, although I was having fun finishing my new book Vortex—the last book of the Alban Saga.

I’ll continue to check in with you along the way!


Thursday, February 12, 2026

Two Complete Series Rewritten, Revised, & Republished!


The Rooms Series Duology
Updated!




 The Alban Saga Trilogy
Updated!

                                



I’ve been writing books since 2013. Since then, I've learned a great deal about writing and storytelling! That’s why I’ve been reworking and republishing all of my books.


So far, I’ve completed the two series that you see above: the Rooms duology, which includes ROOMS & THE CHOSEN and the Alban Saga trilogy of BEATRICE, BLACK GROTTO, and my newest novel, VORTEX.


I only have one book left to rework—MERLIN & ARTHUR: THE AWAKENING. Once I’ve completed that, I’ll begin writing my next novel.


If you decide you want a copy of any of my books, they are available on any Amazon website around the world either digitally for the Kindle Reader or in paperback.



If you’d like more information about any of my books, just click the Bob’s Books or the Book Reviews links at the top of this blog page!





Monday, February 9, 2026

Roald Dahl Quote!


"Roald Dahl signed books in the Kinderboekenwinkel in Amsterdam, inventory number 934-3367" by Rob Bogaerts / Anefo is marked with CC0 1.0.
 
I love this quote from Roald Dahl!

“And above all, watch the glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it."


Friday, February 6, 2026

Another wonderful Robert Frost Poem


 


Acquainted with the Night

I have been one acquainted with the night.
I have walked out in rainand back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light.

I have looked down the saddest city lane.
I have passed by the watchman on his beat
And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.

I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet
When far away an interrupted cry
Came over houses from another street,

But not to call me back or say good-bye;
And further still at an unearthly height,
One luminary clock against the sky

Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right. 
I have been one acquainted with the night.


Tuesday, February 3, 2026

VORTEX: Book III of the Alban Saga — NEW REVIEW!

   

Image: "Vortex bw" by ahisgett is licensed under CC by 2.0


Here’s a new review from Goodreads and Amazon for my new book, VORTEX!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Impressive and satisfying finale to the Alban Saga!


I savored every moment with the characters in this third and final book of the Alban Saga. It was if I was experiencing the book with them. What an exciting, satisfying, and thought provoking journey it was!

 

I believe anyone who reads this story will be impressed not only by the author’s story-telling and character building abilities but his mastery in pulling complex timelines and plots together to create a coherent whole.

 

I highly recommend reading the entire Alban Saga series!