The Making of the Stonequest Series

Hello, I am Duane Culbertson and welcome to my web-log. I am very excited to have my own web-site, and I hope people will find it interesting. I will supply information regarding the Stoneseekers and the Stonequest Series here. This weblog will cover related topics and provide information about myself and my hobbies. In my writing I do my best to be as authentic as possible. Some may find this concept ludicrous “You are writing science-fiction/fantasy! Why do you need to be accurate?!!”

Well, the answer is that I want to stay consistent. Any universe must have laws that govern all that is possible. The Realm I have created is based on our own world. Therefore, I will do my best not to violate any conventional laws of physics in my writing. I have three degrees in science & engineering; however, I will be the first to admit that I am not perfect. Like everyone else, I make mystakes.

I am not a metalurgist, herbalist, accupuncturist, magician, physicist or computer programer. I have a degree in biochemisty & moelcular biology, but I am not a genetics expert. My expertise is my diversity. My other two degrees are in chemical engineering (primary major) and (masters) polymer science. I know a little about a lot. This has advantages and disadvantages. This weblog will hopefully remedy the latter. If you are an expert or maven in some field please let me know if I have strayed from the truth in my writing. I encourage posts from all people as long as they are courteous. I have many interests, yet I have not allocated the time to learn about them as much as I would like. I think this is true for most of us.

My main hobby and interest is in swords. I am looking forward to getting my first steel sword very soon. I am proud to be an integral member of Forte Swordplay:

 www.forteswordplay.com

We are an eclectic group of sword enthusiasts with backgrounds ranging from tai-chi and kendo to wing-chun and rapier fencing. Our main focus is on the German Longsword with an emphasis on the interpretation of the Leichtenauer system. Please visit the website for more information. I am the primary webmaster, so I would be happy to provide additional details, and I welcome your comments.

In time I hope to make available videos of our sword-fighting interpretations. First, I just need to get a digital camcorder. Simple enough.

Well, that is all for now. I am very happy to be on the web, and I look forward to building my fan-base. Please feel free to post here with any recommendations you may have.

Thanks & enjoy your stay,

 Duane Culbertson