Why the Herald's wand?

Words have meaning and significance. I needed the secret society in my Brooks Logan series to have the texture and richness of ancient and mysterious symbolism. How else would the Society of Olympus usher in a new world order, without a dash of old-world mystique?

In Greek Mythology, Hermes as he is known to the Greeks, or Mercury as he is known to the Romans, was the messenger God. He is often depicted in winged sandals, a winged hat, and carrying a staff: known as the Caduceus. Mythology assigned Hermes/Mercury a lesser role when compared to Zues, in secret societies all members play a significant role.

The Caduceus was a symbol of peace. Book three in the series is Mercury's Fortress, and I chose Mercury as the theme for this book for a reason that has meaning to me. Hermes\Mercury also protected travelers, watched over shepherds, and was the God of Commerce and trickery. All in all, Hermes was a jack-of-all-trades.

In all of my writing, every name I use, each location, and even the characteristics of my characters have great significance for me. I didn't realize much of these idiosyncrasies about myself until I was writing the ending of Mar's Tomb. As my Grandfather Scales told me once upon a time, "If you pay attention, you will learn something new every day". Grandpa, i try to pay attention.

So, in closing there is no great mystery as to why I chose the herald's wand. It fit. It has great meaning to me, just as you my friends, have great meaning to me on another level. I am blessed to have wonderful friends. On the golf side of my life, I have been lucky to teach some wonderful people who are now and always will be dear friends. It is rewarding indeed to connect with young students and watch them grow up, and now as my teaching career in golf winds down, to be able to connect with readers much the same way. That is being truly blessed!

Until next time! Cheers!

Eddie