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Excerpt: The Mercenary Queen Returns

By Kayla Matt Selenia is quiet as she thinks about what is heading toward her students. She slowly unsheathes her longsword and coldly stares at its flawless shine. Kevin nods without her having to say a word and makes his … Continue reading

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Origins: Angel of Tears

The top of Windemere Impenetrable ice crown There since the beginning Unchanged and unclimbable Walls to slick for hands or gear Those that fly Will never find the top And spells are eaten by the ice Even the gods are … Continue reading

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Isolated

Is it natural to be alone? Away from all Where silence has a tone Like an insistent phone call Are you happy? Do we always need someone? A hand to hold and voice to hear Telling us we are not … Continue reading

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Nostalgia Moments

Turning on Pandora Expecting Freddie or Ozzy Maybe Tyler, Bowie, or Rose Instead I hear my new additions To my private station Voiceless, yet beautiful Reminding me of times long past Mario and Metroid with a little Link Symphony from … Continue reading

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What Do You Look For in a Flashback?

One of the biggest tools for an author is the flashback.  These can help reveal information about a character, place, or situation.  For the few that don’t know what this is, you move the attention of the book from the … Continue reading

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The Marchers of Vindervuld

Upon the marshy hollows Their feet make a sucking plop As purest mud Grabs at their boots That are moldy to the laces Beings of all sizes March in a sturdy mob Fat and thin with tall and short All … Continue reading

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Family in Fantasy

Family. It’s a strange topic that doesn’t get brought a lot in Fantasy discussions.  Sure, you talk about the family of characters in a book that deals with political intrigue and revenge killings.  Yet, you still talk about them as … Continue reading

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Hazy Sight

We Drink Because We’re Poets Monday Prompt I see edges blur As if the world is fading Yet I am the ghost 9:45

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What Do You Look for in Child Protagonists?

In my opinion, one of the most difficult things to write is a child protagonist in a book that isn’t made for children.  It’s difficult for adults to relate to the child and many adults find them annoying.  As we … Continue reading

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Cover Reveal: Letting Go by Danielle Taylor

Coming in September! She’ll steal his heart…but is he ready to love again? Blurb: Violet Simon has spent her entire life preparing to take her father’s place at the head of their multi-billion dollar automotive parts company. Shortly before her … Continue reading

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