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Windemere Monsters: The Dread Boar

The Dread Boar is one of the creatures that came out of nowhere and racked up a ton of mileage quickly.  Debuting in the Legends of Windemere series, they have also been mentioned and appeared in War of Nytefall and … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: The Jesters

This is one that can get confusing because their name is also used for the career and clothing.  The thing to remember going forward is that the Jesters here are spelled with a capital ‘J’.  Also that I won’t be … Continue reading →

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Windemere Monsters: The Trolls

What would a fantasy world be without trolls to drive terror into the hearts of adventures at least once?  Obviously, you can do this, but I was picking from the classics early on and trolls were top of the list.  … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Amalgam (Revisit)

(Here’s another monster-based poem.  Sure you’ve figured out the theme.  Nice to revisit some of the old ones again.) It shrieks from the depths Darkest corners of my mind Which I have never cleaned * A beast composed of parts … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Zombie Horoscope

(This was a fun one from years ago.  Felt like bringing it back.  Looks like I’m running out of old poems too.  Not sure what that means for Poetry Day.) Ares battles against the swarm. Cursing loud with little charm. … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: She Knows A Guy

Here’s an excerpt from Chasing Bedlam.  There might be a few spoilers, so I put a ‘Read More’ tag.  Not that the book sells, but you never know.

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Fantasy Communication Styles

An aspect of a fantasy world that I don’t think I’ve talked about is communication.  They don’t have phones, email, or texting.  They have other modes, which can be mundane or magical.  I’m just going to dive into the categories: … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The World Moves On

(This one hits pretty hard these days.) The day will come When man becomes no more It is our greatest fear That shows our deepest vanity We say the world will end As if we are all there is The … Continue reading →

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Why Killing Machines Need Friends

I’ve touched on this topic a lot because it’s an essential part of the killing machine hero.  At least I think it is.  This is what can prevent the character from going over the edge and becoming either a monster … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Vulgorag

(Another beast created by poem.  I should get back into doing these, but nothing really comes to mind.) A vicious crumbling Sending razor shards Of ancient stone As a great form stirs Rending the mountain From foot to peak The … Continue reading →

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