T. A. Markitan

Not much to report on the writing front. My well spring of inspiration has gone drier than the Sahara.
Maybe I'm just in need of a little adventure.

I might drag my reclusive ass down to Castle Rock, CO this weekend for the All American Reptile and Plant Expo.
Mama needs a new spider. 🕷️⚔️

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When you're chillin with your muse and forget that your new desk chair has holes in the back.
Ever untangle X-mas lights? Yeah, it's kind of like that, except they fight back. 😆
Quetzi the corn snake enjoying his new jungle gym.

Happy VD Day

Not my favorite holiday, but it did result in one of my favorite avatars.
My sweet little Valentine passed years ago, but she's been immortalized as one of my online avatars, on a coffee mug, and my mousepad.

Happy National Serpent Day!

Another balmy day in paradise.
It's about time winter got here. I was getting bored.

Hathor, helping me celebrate my newest published story.
She really got into the Beating Hearts and Battle Axes theme.

Much anticipated after some delay, it's finally here!
It's so nice to see my name on a cover.

Beating Hearts & Battle-Axes: Sword. Sorcery. Sizzle. These blades are thirsty! Beating Hearts & Battle-Axes infuses the mighty thewed bodies, action-adventure, and supernatural weirdness of Sword & Sorcery blended with elements of spice and sweetness, and an infusion of romantic fantasy. Featuring six lengthy tales of love and adventure, of dange...

Something new is coming.

Spooky Season is upon us.
My beauties are starting to wake from their year long slumber.

A Book of Blades: volume III
Out now. 😁
A little fun with my newest book acquisition, but Zaria, my model, blends in a little too well with the bark. She just wouldn't hold still on the fabric.
Dumerils boa