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Poetry Day: Stag of Visindor Forest

(This is another sestina from back in the day.  Again, these are poems with 6 stanzas, 6 lines each, and the same 6 final words in different positions.  Takes a few tries to get them right since you can go … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Creating Inner Party Conflict

Things don’t always run smoothly for adventuring parties.  Even if they’re the best of friends, a tense situation or a misunderstanding can cause conflict.  So, what are some things to consider if you want the heroes to butt heads? Be … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Promo Ideas

I’m pretty much out of teasers since I’m reusing old ones.  So, I’m trying to figure out something I can do to keep Tuesday as a book promo day.  Here are some ideas that I can do starting in December: … Continue reading →

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Secrets in a Party

I thought of this ‘issue’ when I was rewatching an anime called ‘Delicious in Dungeon’.  A character ends up keeping a secret from the rest of the group, which causes some trouble at a pivotal moment.  They still find success … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Speeder

(We’ve all seen people like this.) I saw you Nostrils blazing in my rear view Your tongue licking your lips As you rocket by me Windows shaking in your wake Those around you are fools Inching along at fifty Kissing … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Species of Fools

(Pretty sure people will disagree with me on this one.  Guess it kind of fits Halloween since some call this situation a horror show.) We work until our bodies break Our minds withered and misused All to stay within our … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Little Progress And a TON Of Mayhem (Donation Link Too)

The situation I mentioned last Sunday has been growing, so my week came with a lot of stress.  For the sake of those involved, I won’t go into any details in a public forum.  My hope is that things can … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Skudger

(Yeah . . . I got nothing on this one either.  Maybe the komodo dragon? Only because of the poison then waiting for the prey to drop tactic.) Dweller in the muck Deep beneath the waves The Skudger wanders Following … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Shrieking Skull of Necrotalis Plains

(A creepy tale that I can’t remember the inspiration for.  Given the time period, it could have been a nightmare.) An open plain Never crossed by man Home to ghosts And every form of ghoul Slavering for flesh   One … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Still Recovering From Fasting

A refresher: Yom Kippur is the day of fasting for Jews.  It started Wednesday evening and went until Thursday evening.  Since I don’t have a medical condition to prevent me from participating, I try to fast for as long as … Continue reading →

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