“Hey, Piko, if you see Toenail, take care of him, okay?”
“Why should I do that? He’s your dog.”
She shook her head. “No, Piko, he’s his own dog. But he might need someone to keep an eye on him.”
Blog and Updates
Slogging the Mire and Patchworld Nova – Chpt 13: The Beginning
A rough start to 2025, but determination prevails!
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 12: The Shaft
End of year wrap-up and the exciting climax of Patchworld Nova!
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 11: The Spire
Hal-con update! New book! Getting close to the end of Patchworld Nova!
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 10: The Wanderer
Book launches and crazy convention prep! Another exciting chapter of Patchworld Nova!
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 9: The Flight
Fall is upon us! Patchworld Nova reaches new heights and lots of other exciting news!
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 8: The Eaters
Life provided a strange combo of progress and setbacks this month!
Troop comes face to face with the enemy in chapter 8 of Patchworld Nova.
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 7: The Paradise
July update! New chapter! Troop and the expedition find an oasis, but is it too good to be true?
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 6: The Scorekeeper
Convention recap and more Patchworld adventure as Troop and the expedition find themselves captured!
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 5: The Gauntlet
Convention madness!
Troop and the expedition head into the wilds of the Patchworld!
Slogging the Mire & Patchworld Nova – Chpt 4: The Whirlwind
Book and new product release! Another exciting chapter of Patchworld Nova!

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