February 2026

  • Welcome To L.D. Burke’s World

    Tales From Burkeland: Tale Zero I’m glad you’re joining me on my journey! For readers wanting to get to know the author behind the page, Tales from Burkeland is the place to be. Here you’ll find personal stories as well as publishing news and other writing-related content. Why Am I a Writer? The short answer:…

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  • The Power of Relationships

    Tales From Burkeland: Tale Two “It is through community that we can find justice.” When I wrote that line at the end of my publication announcement for Circe last month, I sat back in my chair, staring at those words as they echoed through my thoughts into my bones — a feeling I’ve learned is my subconscious…

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  • Happy Publication Day Circe!

    Circe Featuring My Short Story “Rise of the Witches” Publishes Today in the UK A Tales from Burkeland Special Edition In “Rise of the Witches,” the spirits of murdered women haunt Circe. Not yet a goddess, she must decide whether to answer their calls and claim her identity or to stay safe in solitude but let men…

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  • The Allure of New Beginnings

    Tales from Burkeland: Tale One Happy New Year! This is one of my favorite times of the year. There’s something about the New Year’s Eve clock hitting 00:00 and the calendar turning to 01/01 that makes me believe anything is possible. That’s the allure of a new beginning. I’ve always loved new beginnings. It could…

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