Welcome to The Drudge
If you’re new here, this site is where I’ll share progress updates, behind-the-scenes notes, and occasional glimpses into an in-progress sci‑fi novel centered on a human slave to vampires known as drudges. If you like moody atmosphere, ancient bargains, and characters who survive long enough to regret it, you’re in the right place.
“Walk beside Gérard before his final battle.”
So… what’s a drudge?
In this story, a drudge is a human bound into service—kept close, used, and controlled by vampires who treat people as resources. The word is meant to feel heavy: not just labor, but ownership. The novel explores what happens when that ownership becomes personal, spiritual, and—worst of all—familiar.
Meet Gérard (briefly)
Gérard is the lens through which you’ll experience much of this world: a man born in 1053, slain at Civitate, and still walking nearly a millennium later. He isn’t a vampire—but he is bound to Hamšum‑Marat, the Fifth Daughter of Sharur, and that bond has a cost that keeps unfolding.
What you can expect from the blog
- Progress updates as the manuscript moves forward
- World notes (kept spoiler-light) on drudges, vampire hierarchies, and the rules of survival
- Excerpt drops when a scene is ready to stand on its own
- Announcements for release timing and reader opportunities
Start with an excerpt
If you want a quick taste of the tone, begin with the excerpt titled My Master, Hamšum‑Marat on the Excerpt page.
Stay in the loop
If you’d like release updates and new excerpt notifications, use the email signup form on the site and click Join the list. I’ll keep messages occasional and focused on the book.