This is not a simple question. Evidence has shown that archery was fully developed in Africa at least 70,000 years ago. Because bows and arrows are made of wood, which is perishable in most climates and soils in Europe, very few really old archery artifacts survive. The stone points of arrows, however, do survive and can tell archaeologists a lot about how they were used and which animals were targeted by early humans. Prior to…

As a historian, I frequently find inspiration for my stories in old documents and real histories of the past. My book Somewhere in the Mist is one such story, based on the drama of the Great Depression and the incredible story of the lost ship, the Mary Celeste. In 1872, a ship named the Mary Celeste, a 286-ton brigantine, was found 800 miles east of the Azores sailing without a crew. It had embarked from New York with a seven-man…

Have you ever had an emotional reaction to a landscape, skyscape, or seascape? I have and so have the characters I write about. In the land of Anwyn where the Heirs of Anarwyn series is set, two sentient magics vie for acolytes. The land itself is tied to the magics and reflects their differing natures. These images have been created by AI technology because I am no artist. But they give a sense of the…

Enjoy this sneak peek of Undead, Book 2 in the Heirs of Anarwyn series. It will launch in a couple of weeks so don’t forget to pre-order now.  Chapter 1 The Sting of Death Cam learned to embrace the pain by the time his Inverni captors drew rein on the edge of a muddy wallow somewhere on the Plains of Pannon. That he could feel pain meant he was still alive, for now. Why his…

Interview with J.W. Elliot   Tellest recently had the good fortune of working with a multitalented storyteller, J.W. Elliot, the creator of multiple franchises, including the historical fantasy series, Archer of the Heathlands.  Elliot is continuing to write other fantasy stories, but with a 20+ book catalog, it’s been great fun diving into the worlds he’s already worked on and learning about what is to come.  Now it’s your turn to dive in and see…