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John Sester, LC
religious, author, artist


Into the Wind: Eagle and Cedar Trilogy - Book One
Donor of Raugerras, newly anointed Kingsman Qassir, elite soldier of Rhentarri, embarks on his first mission. But when faith and kingdom, the two things he had built his life upon, begin to crumble, what remains? Can a divinity that intentionally shatters his ideals still be trusted? “It was his first time outside Gzira Re in full uniform, and he liked the feel of it, conscious that the armor was new and still oiled from his initiation ceremony… He was a representative of a g

John Sester, LC
Sep 271 min read


Piloncilus: A Rhentarri Story
A short story within the world of Rhentarri and set in pre-war Tufaltha, a town on the edge of the Varjaw. This tale, at once heartwarming and heartbreaking, guides the reader through profound considerations about life, suffering, death, and eternal bliss -- all from the point of view of sweet Maj, a simple Tufalthan girl who happens upon the mysterious creature named Piloncilus. Click here for more information! Buy the book here or mark it as "want to read" on Goodreads.

John Sester, LC
Sep 271 min read


Strategems for the Rose Crown
The cards fall together just right, and we’ve discovered in Mary’s Heart, in our Mystical Rose, something “truly unique”.

John Sester, LC
Oct 27, 20256 min read


Manuscripted (Finally)
I've finally finished the manuscript for my first novel. The working title is "Into the Wind" and it's the first in a trilogy.

John Sester, LC
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Emmanuel - Easter Edition
It’s Easter time! Bunnies and painted eggs have invaded the supermarkets since St. Patrick’s Day. Spring flowers and streams of melting...

John Sester, LC
Apr 4, 20243 min read


Before the Sprout
December 2017 Before the sprout the seed died in the earth, And yet somehow I smell its buds in bloom. Mere darkened sky must hold the...

John Sester, LC
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Snow and Air
When it snows And the wind blows through it, You don't see the wind, Nor is the snow the wind. The movement of flakes In clouds and gusts...

John Sester, LC
Mar 12, 20241 min read


A Sacred Wind
October, 24, 2018 Breathe and feel it breathe. The lungs expand and then release A gentle breeze within the breast, A rush of life and...

John Sester, LC
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Plated Arms and Lion Paws
October 29, 2023 That man was looking at her again, the short Cathriskan guard across the tavern. Sure, she was pretty -- nineteen with...

John Sester, LC
Mar 8, 202421 min read


I Swear She's Singing
May 15, 2019 Cool blades of grass slip up between my toes. The breeze smells like seaweed, or that sweet lake smell that must just be the...

John Sester, LC
Mar 7, 20243 min read


Origins of the Author
March 7, 2024 I suppose I'll just go ahead and admit that I'm writing this first update to have something to stick in the "update"...

John Sester, LC
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Young Man, I Say to You, Arise
March 11, 2021 She handed me a washcloth. She did it without a word, just this look of concern that said so many things all at once. That...

John Sester, LC
Mar 6, 20243 min read


To Love the Broken Child
December 31, 2023 I wish to stand before my God In polished plates of flawless sheen; To stand and look him in the eye With fearless...

John Sester, LC
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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