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Crashing Back Down by Kristen Hope Mazzola

  Title: Crashing Back Down Author: Kristen Hope Mazzola  Release Date: November 4, 2013    Mags McManus has just become a war widow in her mid-twenties. Her late husband, Randy, left for the Army right after their wedding. Instead of celebrating his … Continue reading

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Fantasy Seers: Look into the Crystal Ball

One of the most common devices/characters/whatever in fantasy is the fortune teller/seer/oracle.  It happens all the time where a character either seeks out or stumbles upon a strange person who can hint about the future.  One great use for these … Continue reading

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Hero with a Hobby

Did you know that Luke Callindor plays the ocarina and Nyx can sing?  Sari is obviously a dancer, but she dreams of learning how to make candy.  Aedyn is a reader, Nimby whittles, and Fritz studies creature physiology.  Selenia Hamilton … Continue reading

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Another Dark Day

Did I rise too high Glowed too brightly Voicing the positive dreams While you focused on the horrors Preaching mediocrity Because my goals are beyond you Reminding me of failings As if they should shatter all I want As if … Continue reading

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Themes of Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower

The second book of the Legends of Windemere series, this one is rough.  While Beginning of a Hero was very lighthearted and dealt with Luke rising to the challenge, Prodigy of Rainbow Tower takes a baseball bat to the character’s … Continue reading

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Aftermath of the Free Weekend & Extra

The total downloads for Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero was . . . 549.  Not bad considering my previous luck and the genre.  I only made it to #7 on the list because of a few heavy hitters … Continue reading

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Only a Few Hours Left!

ONLY A FEW HOURS LEFT TO GET LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: BEGINNING OF A HERO FOR FREE!!!!! DON’T FORGOT TO GRAB PRODIGY OF RAINBOW TOWER & ALLURE OF THE GYPSIES TOO!!!

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Happy Birthday, Beginning of a Hero!

LAST DAY TO GET LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: BEGINNING OF A HERO FOR FREE! A year ago, I published the first of my fantasy series on Amazon and took that first step toward my goal of being an author.  Yes, I … Continue reading

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Goals for the Grindstone

Last week was the toddler’s Winter Break.  It was a week of bounce houses, jungle gyms, library trips, snowmen, and grocery shopping trips.  He also had his first visit to the dentist, which went smoothly.  A little fake crying at … 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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