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From the Vault: Magic Beans

Darwin had a bag of beans Each with a special gift The red beans made him super strong The green beans made him tall The blue beans made him like a fish The yellow beans gave him wings The orange … Continue reading

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From the Vault: Apprentices

Chosen by their thirteenth year To follow in a master’s steps They wave farewell to youth and home While preparing for their tasks Some will sweat among the anvils While others ache within the woods Many learn of herbs to … Continue reading

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Ask a Character: Timoran Wrath

Yes, I know these character interviews have been about as successful as an All You Can Eat Bacon Bar in a Jewish Temple.  Still, Timoran deserves a chance to get a few questions even if you haven’t read the book. … Continue reading

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Author Perspective versus Reader Perspective?

You would think this is something that an author would be aware of, but I’ve found that many of us get confused by perspectives on our works that don’t match our own.  There’s an odd pause that one has when … Continue reading

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Goals to be Interrupted

First, a look at how Family of the Tri-Rune has done in the first week: Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,414 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #34 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & … Continue reading

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Strange Plot with Major Repercussions: Allowed or Not?

So I’m nearing the end of writing Book 7 of Legends of Windemere.  After that a break for birthday and Passover with future series outlining.  Then I either jump into Book 8 or start editing Book 5.  This post is … Continue reading

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Who Can Use Magic? Depends on the World

There’s an odd debate within the fantasy circles.  Okay, another odd debate.  Let’s face it, people. Fantasy readers and authors will go to war over how a world should work, the use of elves, rate of character death, and whatever … Continue reading

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From the Vault: Man of Verse or Volume

(This was written when I was considering turning Legends of Windemere into a poetry series.  Basically, telling the story through poems with each main character having their own style.  A poetic ‘Peter and the Wolf’ so to speak.) The great … Continue reading

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From the Vault: Test of Man

(Again, this poem is from my angry, depressed period. I’m not really sure what I was going on about here a few years back, so I grabbed a song that might be right.) I hear them all Damning fellow beings … Continue reading

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From the Vault: Last Time Through These Doors

Today I say good-bye As I cross the threshold Joined by others Who will return tomorrow While I remain at home I have bid my desk adieu Cleared it of my things My computer has shut down The screen a … Continue reading

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