happy 9th birthday, D!

Little D is not so little anymore! He turns 9 today!

on being a father

What I've learned about myself and my partner as we navigated parenthood together

tales for dreamers: the writing on the wall

The writing is on the wall. What do the words foretell? And how will you rise to meet this new future?

a young adult's dreams of world exploration, not domination

a personal reflection on home, hiraeth, and the quiet hope behind every young adventurer's journey.

tales for dreamers: talking heads

The heads watch you from their perch on the window sill. Have you ever thought of finding out what (or who) they are?

where is your safe space?

What if you've been looking for it in all the wrong places and premises?

tales for dreamers: a lighthouse marooned

The lighthouse has been cut off from the sea. What could possibly be the purpose of its life now? Read this poetic flash fantasy about change, solitude, and quiet resilience.

what do you choose to remember?

a reflection on parental guilt, on how we can heal childhood memories with self-compassion and understanding, and a free fantasy story that mirrors the journey of healing from the past.

May Mischief: Monthly Missives from The Dream Pedlar

Delving into springtime stories, writing milestones, and short fantasy reads in this month's rendezvous

tales for dreamers: unusual offerings for unusual gods

Only the truly unusual can satisfy the spirits of these enchanted woods. What gift will you offer, O traveller, a gift that is uniquely yours?

the weight of hiraeth: when no place feels wholly like home

A deeply personal exploration of longing, identity, and the elusive feeling of home across continents.

tales for dreamers: a doorway of locks

A dreamlike tale of portals, mischief, and forgotten magic.