LordShen

Despite being a yet-to-be professionally published writer, I find myself a constant writing machine. Most recently, while working on the current novel set in my The Children of Gods wuxia universe (which is being blogged here http://lordshen.blogspot.com/ ), I realized that writing a complex epic mythological martial arts novel simply wasn't enough. "What to do, what to do?" I asked myself. "I know!" I said to myself. I says, "You should write even MORE! You know, write IN BETWEEN on those days you find yourself taking a break from the novel!" "Can I handle more than one project at the same time?" I asked with some trepidation. "Of course

May is going to be very busy for me. I'll be publishing Issue 14 of If - E - Zine on Wednesday the 13th along with a new site. Then I'll be going to the Motor City Comic Con on Friday the 15th. But before all that I'll begin blogging the latest novel. That's right, now Friday May 8th I'll begin blogging in serialized form the third installment of The Children of Gods series. What a month. I'll post links to the blogs here.

I've had quite the difficult time with doctors as of late. My thoughts are disjointed tonight. I can't think clearly enough for prose, yet felt the need to write. As a result, I sat down and wrote a 4-page poem in my journal. It's been a while since I've written any poetry. I present it here to you now as Chapter Two of "The Four Chambers of Xiao-tep". It has a similar vibe as some of the matters Xiao-tep will be dealing with in the forthcoming novel. Enjoy. "As Slowly the Petals Fall" (c) 2009 by Charles Shaver. All rights reserved. Doors closed on him Windows shut The world closed in on him Fire burned his belly Viscous gel fi