graystonedreams

It's always good to have a post like this, I'll add to it as we go.



What are the Chronicles?

The chronicles are stories told about the Order of the White Rose Knights. They range from the birth of the Order into the far distant future.

What genres do you write in?

Currently urban fantasy, fantasy, and science fiction.

Where can I buy your books?

Nowhere yet. *grins* We're getting to that though.

What does bunbu ichi mean?

Translated as "pen and sword in accord", bunbu ichi is a unity of martial and literary skill. It was held as one of the ideals of the Samurai. A warrior should not only be skilled with a sword, but with the pen as well.

What's up with your spirituality?

Heh. *chuckles* For the best possible discussion on that, go here

How many tattoos do you have? - seven at the moment

1. A representation of the Ripple Effect on my back right shoulder. This is a reminder that everything we do affects the world around us in someway and that each action, no matter how small, has consequences.

2. An AUM on my left shoulder. This is for my Buddhist and my Hindu beliefs.

3. The Code of the Bushido in Japanese kanji down my spine. In order they are: Justice (Gi), Bravery (Yuu), Benevolence (Jin), Politeness (Rei), Veracity (Makoto), Honor (Meiyo), and Loyalty (Chuugi).

4. The eyes of the KaliMa on my lower right side. This is a reminder of my devotion to Kali, and that Her eyes are always on me.

5. The shield of the White Rose Knights on my right shoulder. Drawing by dextradawn - seen here

6. Sanskrit mantra lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu on my left wrist. Which reads: "May all beings be happy, may the whole world be happy."

7. Monk drawing an enso circle. (here)

Favorite Authors/Books? (in no particular order)

J.R. Ward, Yasmine Galenorn, Gena Showalter, Simon Green, David Eddings, David Weber, John Ringo, C.E. Murphy, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, Patricia Briggs, Lilith Saintcrow, Lermontov, Dostoyevsky, Mikhail Bugalkov, Lisa Croll Di Dio ... and many others I can't think of at the moment.

Favorite Music?
* Tool
* A Perfect Circle
* Christian Kane
* Lacuna Coil
* Evanescence
* Disturbed
* Sevendust
* Daughtry
* AD/DC
* Clannad
* Fiona Apple
* Alanis Morissette
* Hans Zimmer
* Lynyrd Skynyrd
* Pink
* Robert Johnson
* Creedence Clearwater
* Velvet Janes
* Utada
* Staind
* Azam Ali


Favorite Movies?
* 300
* The Last Samurai
* Seven Years in Tibet
* Doom
* Boondock Saints
* Equilibrium
* Fearless
* Bulletproof Monk
* Lord of the Rings
* G.I. Jane
* Oklahoma
* Brigadoon
* Singing in the Rain
* V for Vendetta
* Matrix Trilogy

Thoughts on Writing

* Will you read my writing for me? - Nope, here's why.