Captain's Log
A Romantic Tragedy
In 63 BC, Rome is knee-deep in conspiracy.A man named Catiline (Catilinus) has gathered a coalition of ne’er-do-wells: debtors, disaffected veterans, and the kind of men who are one bad season away from betting everything on violence. His plan is simple: seize power...
Extra, Extra, Read All About It!
Hey all, just wanted to drop a quick update.I've edited all of the membership tiers and removed some benefits. I know, sad face.I've moved the Voting Rights benefit UP to the Consul tier, and moved the free ebooks DOWN to the Optimate tier. I actually meant for the...
That Old Demon
This week’s episode of Vox Auctoris is a heavier one.My mind has been in a darker place lately. Some of that is just temperament. I tend to brood. When the darkness comes around, I don’t become melodramatic—but I do spend long stretches sitting with uncomfortable...
Satyrs and Sun Eaters
In this episode of Vox Auctoris, I open with a story from Plutarch that has lived rent-free in my head for years—one of those strange historical footnotes that refuses to explain itself, and therefore becomes more interesting the longer you sit with it.The story...
What Even is the Moon?
Welcome back to Vox Auctoris, my weekly update podcast for readers.I want to start with one of those wandering thoughts I’ve always loved: how strange it must have been for ancient people to look up in the middle of the day and see the moon hanging there in the sky....
A World of Dragons
What’s up, Jedis and Dragon Riders?This is D.W. Hawkins, and welcome to Vox Auctoris—the podcast where I drop updates for the few who are interested.It’s a rainy day here in Arizona. It rained out my dictation schedule a bit, but I still got words down. If you can...
First map for Dragon Riders of Zerath
Hey all. Just doing some world building and I thought I'd clue you in. This is a map of Vax Caldera and its surroundings, including the northern edge of the Bluerift, a massive rift valley near the caldera.Just adding some lore to the collection. See ya.
What Should I Write Next?
Hey folks. Now is the time that you, my Optimates and above, are entitled to vote on the direction my pen takes next. I reserve the right to veto the results if necessary, but rest assured that I'm prepared to write every project listed.First, let's explain a bit...
The Seven Signs is Finished
What’s up, readers, patrons, and listeners.This is Episode 4 of Vox Auctoris — the little podcast I started to keep you informed about what I’m working on, where my head is at, and what’s coming next.First, a quick housekeeping note:I’m still participating in a...
D.W. Hawkins
Fantasy & Sci-Fi with an edge.