Tag Archives: Fiction

The Ballad of Mercy Wong

Posted on October 19, 2016 by silaschampion

Recently I read a book by Stacey Lee called Outrun the Moon. It is set during the 1906 San Fransisco earthquake and is a great story of friendship, love, and survival. Inspired by this  I decided to write a poem about … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Be A Hobbit

Posted on May 12, 2016 by silaschampion

 I got my first copy of the Lord of the Rings when I was about twelve years old as a Christmas gift from an aunt. Although I read a lot as a child I didn’t read much fantasy. The covers … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous Musings | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Learning From Merle

Posted on April 7, 2016 by silaschampion

Merle Haggard passed away yesterday and I found myself feeling pretty melancholy. His music has been a part of my life for as long as I’ve been around. I can remember my father singing his songs and I sang them to … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous Musings, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Moving Melody

Posted on January 15, 2015 by silaschampion

Here’s a short story for your enjoyment. Moving Melody  by Silas Champion The morning sun followed Roy and Cale down a country highway as they sang along to George Strait. It was a bit early for a Saturday, but driving … Continue reading →

Posted in Roy and Cale, Short Story | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Based On a True Story

Posted on August 22, 2014 by silaschampion

          The picture above is a cairn of stones placed at the site of the Appin Murder. It is located in the beautiful Scottish Highlands not far from Glencoe. This is the place where Colin Campbell was … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment