Category Archives: Books & Works by M. B. Weston

The Elysian Chronicles Poisonwood Trees Are Real

Posted on November 17, 2017 by M. B. Weston

When the tour guide at the Queen Elizabeth Botanical Gardens told us that the manchineel tree’s sap was so toxic it would burn anyone standing under it when it rained, most people backed away. My thought: I am so putting this in my novel… And thus, the Elysian Chronicles poisonwood tree was born. Continue reading →

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Free Eclipse Short Story: “Spliced”

Posted on August 21, 2017 by M. B. Weston

Never look directly at an eclipse. It might damage more than just your eyes… Continue reading →

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Facing Your Deepest Fears – M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary 08/29/16

Posted on August 30, 2016 by M. B. Weston

I’m sitting in front of my computer with shivers literally traveling down my arms. I can’t imagine how my poor character is feeling… Except my character is a Navy Seal. Named Tom… [Cue the excitement from the Elysian Chronicles fans…] … Continue reading →

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Check Out My New Horror Short Story, “The Blue Lights,” in the Cinched Anthology

Posted on February 8, 2016 by M. B. Weston

My newest short story, “The Blue Lights,” has just been published in the Cinched: Imagination Unbound anthology edited by John Hartness. The parameters of the anthology were simple: write any kind of story you want under 9,000 words as long as … Continue reading →

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New Release: My First Horror Short Story in The Big Bad II!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by M. B. Weston

As of today, I am a published horror author! My short story, “The Witch Hunter,” has just been released in The Big Bad II, edited by John Hartness and Emily Leverett. It’s an anthology written from the the point of view of the … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon! M. B. Weston’s “Witch Hunter” in The Big Bad 2 Anthology!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by M. B. Weston

If you’ve been following my Writing Diary Posts, you’ve heard me talk about the highs and lows of writing my newest urban fantasy pulp novella, currently staring a character named Michael Lodestone. (Note that all names are subject to change … Continue reading →

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Sample Sunday: Read a bit of an Elysian Chronicles short story, “The Cherubian, The Lindworm & the Portal”

Posted on October 19, 2014 by M. B. Weston

Though this story has been out for over a year, I haven’t really publicized it the way I should have. This is an Elysian Chronicles story takes place before A Prophecy Forgotten. Its a story about Davian and Eric before … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Afraid to Write Your Characters into Corners. That’s When Awesome Happens!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by M. B. Weston

You’ve written you characters into a corner. Now what? Before you hit the “Delete” button, seize the opportunity to create a little magic. A one of my author friends, Chris Smith, and I were sharing stories across Facebook the other night, … Continue reading →

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Book Excerpt: Paranormal Elements in A Prophecy Forgotten Chapter 23

Posted on August 7, 2014 by M. B. Weston

When people ask me about the Elysian Chronicles series, I generally talk about the fantasy and military elements: special ops, guardian angel warfare, JRR Tolkien meets Tom Clancy, dragons, etc. I forget to talk about the paranormal elements of the … Continue reading →

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Elysian Chronicles Fun Facts: How I Accidentally Gave Away the Identity of a Major Book 3 Villain

Posted on July 31, 2014 by M. B. Weston

It was an accident. I really didn’t mean to do it. You can blame it on me trying to put realistic details into my scenes. You can blame it on me trying to make sure readers can go back to … Continue reading →

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