Sander Grenfell

Preview: A Vortex Called Home

September 6, 2025 davidkeener 0

Sander Grenfell is a survivor of the Shambles, a dangerous and not well-understood “area of magical disruption” left over from a long-ago wizard battle. Now the authorities want to “clean it up,” but there are still people trapped in the swirling mists of the Shambles who will die if they destroy it.

Robert Hjort, 1941

Mr. Snyder

September 1, 2025 davidkeener 0

My grandfather, Robert Hjort, was a writer of sorts. During World War II, he served aboard a destroyer in the Atlantic. He wrote military stories in the form of poems, which he then regaled his shipmates with. “Mr. Snyder” is just one of those long-lost WWII stories. Check it out!

Blend Book Fair, August 2025

Indie Writing Life: Deluxe Blending

August 15, 2025 davidkeener 0

This episode features a recap of the Blend Book Fair, information about the upcoming Bluemont Book Fair, news about a new Deluxe Hardcover, an update on my current Work-In-Progress (WIP), and my reactions to the Superman and Fantastic Four movies…

The Whispering Voice

Preview: The Whispering Voice

August 12, 2025 davidkeener 0

In this Preview of my short story, “The Whispering Voice” – Anna Brodie has a problem. She’s got to rob a bank, or a gang of criminals will kill her family. Desperately seeking a way out, she finds help…magical help…where she least expects it.

Banner Yet Waves, by David Keener

Preview: Banner Yet Waves

August 3, 2025 davidkeener 0

Check out this Preview of my new novelette, “Banner Yet Waves,” my fourth published story in my loosely connected INFLECTION POINT series. It’s a near-future, hopeful SolarPunk story.

Isabel Moreno, Pirate at Large

Preview: Storm Chaser

July 19, 2025 davidkeener 0

It’s 1846, in an alternate fantasy world where the Elven Dominion has crushed the nations of Europe with its vast airship fleet. The Dominion rules the skies…except for a few intrepid pirates who prey upon their shipping and cause havoc wherever they can.

Dave's Canopy

Indie Writing Life: Submarines & Airships

July 15, 2025 davidkeener 0

Welcome to my latest installment of the Indie Writing Life, in which I discuss upcoming events, my current Work-In-Progress (“Banner Yet Waves”), my new “Long War” series, and recent media entertainment (ANDOR rocks!!!).

Blend Book Fair

Blend Book Fair

July 11, 2025 davidkeener 0

The Blend Coffee Bar in Ashburn, VA, is hosting its third annual book fair for local authors on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event will feature over 45 local authors. I will be there with my brand-new canopy selling and signing books. Hope to see you there!

Run Hard, Run Fast

Preview: Run Hard, Run Fast

June 27, 2025 davidkeener 0

Here’s a Preview for “Run Hard, Run Fast,” the second novelette in the WAR SHAMAN series, after “Winter Spirits.” Check out this post-apocalyptic fantasy now!!!