Tag Archives: author

What Do You Think of Minor Powers in Books?

Now, I’m not talking about wielding great magic or superheroes with an array of abilities because those are rather heavy.  I’m talking about this minor abilities that some heroes in fiction have.  Maybe it’s an enhanced sense or the natural … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

Free and Discounted Books on December 10th

Tomorrow is the debut appearance of READ TUESDAY! If you love reading then you want to take advantage of this event.  Think of it like Black Friday and Cyber-Monday for books.  After all, books get overshadowed by electronics, clothes, and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Joy and Suffering

The sun rises And you leap to meet the day Thrilled Determined to succeed Joy is gripped Within the early morn A wide smile Plastered across your lips Washing away The fear that claims your heart Today Will be different … Continue reading

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Nerd in the Brain

Our second volunteer of the day is all about education and fun.  They even have an Etsy store full of educational kits and knitted clothes that you can go to HERE!  Even zombies have a special page on their site. … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Goal Post: The First Week Finished

The first week of release for Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies is done.  It was a slow build, but I finally saw this when I checked this morning: #95 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & … Continue reading

Posted in Goal Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: John W. Howell

Not even sure where to start with today’s volunteer.  He’s an author, a dog lover, a poet, a master of wit, and someone I’m happy to have met.  Check out his recently published short story in The Paperbook Collective. So, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Tuan Ho

Here is today’s volunteer for the Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies blog tour.  Check this guy out at his wordpress site and at the Noif Matrix.  He writes great reviews of movies and books, is an author himself, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Character Origins: John Chandler

Months ago, I posted about an idea called The Ninja Never Wins.  Briefly, this was a series of books that spoof fighting games.  Strange fighters with bizarre, over the top backgrounds in tournaments that seem to have no real purpose.  … Continue reading

Posted in Character Origins | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Thieves of Every Flavor

One of the most common and popular character types in fantasy is the thief.  Now, you normally see these as comic relief, the betrayer, the criminal with a heart of gold, and other roles.  Honestly, it’s difficult to make a … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Aldrea Alien

Today’s volunteer is a prolific young writer who runs Thardrandian Thoughts: Dark One Duology out of Blogspot.  She is working on several fantasy series that are described on her blog.  I actually stopped typing this because I got lost wandering … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment