Author Archives: ramstadk

Short Story Coming Soon…Written by Me

I have written a story filled with love, terror, and courage, and it’s friendly for teenagers and adults. It will be featured on Havok Publishing’s website, and it’s called “Puma Claw.” It takes place in Mexico, and it involves a man on an emotional whirlwind as he searches for his missing wife. He then savesContinue reading “Short Story Coming Soon…Written by Me”

A Christmas Book Review and Music

Merry Early Christmas, everyone! I wrote a review on a sweet story called Nick, the Christmas Coyote. You can find it on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog “Off the Beaten Track,” where you can read other reviews written by me and others. What are your favorite Christmas carols? For an extra festive treat, here’s a version ofContinue reading “A Christmas Book Review and Music”

Writer and Reader Gift Guide 2022 (40+ Ideas!) by Kaley Kriesel

Originally posted on The Daydreamer:
Hey warriors! Welcome or welcome back to Words! Today I have a bit of a Christmas-y post for you, since it’s coming so close (How is it December? Really?!). Gift shopping is probably one of the most exciting and difficult parts of the season, so I wanted to lend a…

Black Friday Book Sale!

Hi, everyone. Want to fill up your Kindle app with new reads? There’s a Black Friday Book Sale happening online (even though Friday is over). Click on the button to see what’s available. I myself bought the following books. I know, I may look like those people who take a picture of their food andContinue reading “Black Friday Book Sale!”

A Dog Snatcher and an Exalted Dragon Warrior

Did you play “The Floor is Lava” last week? Another round of the game is coming next week. Keep an eye for it. 🙂 Remember Kandi J. Wyatt’s giveaway I announced two weeks ago? Congratulations to whoever won it! However, I made a mistake. Exalted and The Dog Snatcher weren’t books that were being givenContinue reading “A Dog Snatcher and an Exalted Dragon Warrior”

A Giveaway of Middle Grade and YA Books!

Need to fill up your bookshelf? Author Kandi J. Wyatt is hosting a giveaway of books on her site. It’s happening for three more days, so don’t delay in signing up! The following are the books in the giveaway. (Fun fact: I had the honor of reading Vincent in Wonderland and To Slay a CurseContinue reading “A Giveaway of Middle Grade and YA Books!”

“Tales of the Chawnsa Corps: Beginnings” by Joseph Ficor

Originally posted on Starship Chi-Rho Studio:
This is the first of an experimental series of stories written in the haibun style. Haibun is from medieval Japan in which a haiku was written after a section of prose. I learned of the style when I read an English translation of the book Oku no Hosomichi (“The…

In the Mood for Poetry?

Here is a poem written by Kaley Kriesel from her blog Words. Don’t think this is a Halloween poem. This poem causes you to think and feel for those who may be cold on the outside but are wounded on the inside. Hey warriors! I recently realized I’ve been trying too hard to create helpfulContinue reading “In the Mood for Poetry?”

“Daddy’s Job” by Joseph Ficor (Starship Chi-Rho Studio)

Hi, all. Want a short story that’s fitting for teens and adults? Something that’s sci fi and dystopian? Look no further than Joseph Ficor’s “Daddy’s Job.” Here, a little girl finds out that her dad’s job may not be so amazing. Rather, it involves murder. Ooo, that sounds dystopian right there, doesn’t it? Take itContinue reading ““Daddy’s Job” by Joseph Ficor (Starship Chi-Rho Studio)”