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Gwen and John Talk about Different Than You Gender Characters – Part I

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? Photo by Christopher Burns on Unsplash Hi SEers. It is John with you today. If you have been following Story Empire, you know Gwen has been discussing the subject of diversity in her previous…

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Monster Month: Gogmagog

Unlike others I’m showcasing, this monster is a specifically named one.  Similar to Polyphemus from ‘The Odyssey’, Gogmagog is a giant from mythology.  He is found within Welsh and later English mythology.  So, who is he? Gogmagog was one of … Continue reading

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Bad Moon Rising. I’m With Teri Polen Today.

Teri Polen invited me to participate in her Bad Moon Rising feature. For those who may be new to Teri’s blog, her Bad Moon Rising is a feature she … Bad Moon Rising. I’m With Teri Polen Today.

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WRITING AND THE WEATHER

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about the weather and writing. Do you have a season where you are more productive writing? When fall and winter hit, I … WRITING AND THE WEATHER

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The Joy of the Common Cold

So, I ended up catching a cold while fasting for Yom Kippur.  Terrible combo and it’s making it difficult to finish the last two chapters of my book.  So, I didn’t have the mental ability to go researching any animals … Continue reading

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Monster Month: Amarok/Amaroq

Now, we’re getting into the more obscure beasts.  How obscure are we talking?  Well, it’s not as easy to find information on some of these.  So, the posts might be getting a little thinner. The Amarok (or Amaroq) is from … Continue reading

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How to Use Prologues, Part 8, Outsider’s Report

Image courtesy of Tumisu via Pixabay Hi SErs! It’s a day of Harmony here at Story Empire 🙂 Today, I’d like to talk about using an Outsider’s Report … How to Use Prologues, Part 8, Outsider’s Report

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Monster Month: Bunyip

Is that what a Bunyip looks like?  No idea because the descriptions were incredibly varied and I couldn’t find many common factors beyond ‘aquatic’.  Not surprising since this is folklore that was spread across Australia.  Even the name has regional … Continue reading

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Guest Post – Marlena Smith – The Power of Love #newbook

I am delighted to welcome a long-time friend to Fiction Favorites. She writes under the pen name Marlena Smith. She is here today to tell us all … Guest Post – Marlena Smith – The Power of Love #newbook

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Haunted Halloween Holiday

Let’s all welcome Robbie and Michael Cheadle to the blog today. I’ve known Robbie for a while now, but she hasn’t been a guest here for a long time. … Haunted Halloween Holiday

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