Captain's Log
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...
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...
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.
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...
Codex Equitum – Jan 2026 Edition
Hello, beautiful readers.The new Codex Equitum, complete with the finished version of The Heart of the Wasteland, is now available. In the next few days, I'll be putting out a post with a poll for those Consuls who deserve input on my next project. It is, after all,...
The Seven Signs is finished.
About fifteen minutes ago, I typed the last words of The Heart of the Wasteland.I don't have an official word count yet, as part of the material at the moment is a dictation transcript, but I estimate it to be around 307-309,000 words. So, yeah--I busted my word...
Word Counts, Endings, and the World Outside
Hey everyone,Welcome to Episode 3 of Vox Auctoris—the strange little podcast I started as a way to keep you updated on what’s happening behind the scenes, both with the books and with life in general.🎧 You can listen to the full episode above.The Heart of the...
Word Count Update
Hey all. Just wanted to drop a quick update on my word counts and let you know where I'm at.Dictation has been amazing. Just this week, including taking New Year's Day off, I've been able to put serious numbers on the board. I was able to put about 9,000 words down...
D.W. Hawkins
Fantasy & Sci-Fi with an edge.