Tag Archives: audience

Thank You to the Supporting Cast

Years ago I ran into an anime (Japanese cartoon) called Naruto and there was something that intrigued me about it. It was that all of the secondary and tertiary characters were more than background and toss away characters. There was … Continue reading

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All about the Women

I grew up with comic books, cartoons, and fantasy novels, so the concept of the female protagonist was a little skewed.  They were the busty battlers (Wonder Woman), the agile acrobats (Teela from He-Man), or some type of spellcaster that … Continue reading

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Crushers of Souls and Puppies

I read a post about the characteristics of heroes and it got me thinking about the other side of the equation.  How do you write a good villain?  I always had more interest in villains than heroes because I realized … Continue reading

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Big Step in the Right Direction

Today was going to be a day of writing when my son wasn’t demanding that I chase him around the house. On a whim, I looked into something and spent the day planning what I would need when I go … Continue reading

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Answer to the Big Question

I have been asked the following question ever since I decided to be an author: “Who is your audience?” Over the years I have said young adults, college students, fantasy fans, fiction fans, D&D players, and all manner of audiences … Continue reading

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