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Straight As an Arrow Archery School & Pincushion Pavilion

Welcome to the place where you too can become a magical archer.  Just like all of those other archers that you’ve seen on television, movies, or read about.  What do you mean not all of them are magical?  Do they … Continue reading

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Mentors of the Champions: Forgers of Heroes

I don’t know if I’ve ever written a post about mentors in the Legends of Windemere series.  I’ve talked about the mentor characters on their own and how they influence the heroes.  For example, Selenia Hamilton has been getting brought up a … Continue reading

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The Draconic Griffin Academy of Magic Arts and Swordplay

Professor Peryton-  Welcome to class.  Where did we leave off? Marcus- You were telling us about how Daniel needs to learn how to listen or he’ll be eaten by a Trap Ghoul. Professor-  That wasn’t what I meant.  Where is … Continue reading

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Benefits of Using a School Setting

Ever find it strange when a character seems to instinctively know how to do things?  It can really throw a reader off because it comes off as the author desperately getting out of a jam.  That coincidental knowledge can be … Continue reading

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1st Birthday Sale for Beginning of a Hero! Free for 3 Days!

On February 24th, Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero will be 1 year old.  To celebrate, I’ve done the following: BEGINNING OF A HERO IS FREE FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS! ENJOY THE SALE AND SPREAD THE WORD! And … Continue reading

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Excerpt: Teamwork Damn it!

  Luke and Kellia refuse to look at each other as they walk to where Roland and Kira are waiting. The makeshift arena is marked by four dark blue rocks that emanate dim light beams to each other, creating a … Continue reading

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 3

The mid-day serenity of Visindor Forest is broken by the sound of trumpets and dwarven drums. The simple music reverberates through the trees for miles. Animals that are too curious for their own good, wander to the edge of the … Continue reading

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 9

“Remember to eat everything on your plate, dear. Old Betty has to keep all of you growing warriors fed, so there shouldn’t be any reason to waste food,” the elderly woman advises Luke from behind the serving counter after handing … Continue reading

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 8

The second Luke passes through the large wooden doors of the stables, he is struck by the scent of hay and animals. He can see that the long, back wall of the stables is the defensive wall with several windows … Continue reading

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 7

The grass is still moist with dew by the time Luke and Stiletto come within sight of the military academy. Luke is awe-struck by the academy, which is surrounded by an enormous wooden wall. Even more impressive than the wall … Continue reading

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