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In Medias Res: Starting a Story in the Middle

This is what caused me to think up this week’s topic: IN MEDIAS RES.  I’d never heard of it even though I’m sure I’ve seen it.  This is very popular in film noir, but it shows up in plenty of … Continue reading

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Starting Stories at the Start

Did you know that a story can start at any point?  I’m sure most people did, but they aren’t always easy to pull off.  I’ve never had the urge to start a story from the middle or the end, but … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing Hot/Sunny Day Battles

We’ve had rain and snow, so now let’s go to their opposite.  A sunny day that might be really hot.  You’d think the risks and issues with this day are minimal.  It’s basically the standard fighting weather when you don’t … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Blitzkrieg of Alarms

(Written after an insanely noisy night.  How anyone else in the house slept through that is beyond me.) Singing bird outside my window. Joined by honking horns. Sirens blaring two streets down. Setting off three barking dogs. A pair of … Continue reading

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Welcome to Abner’s Armor Shop

Welcome!  Welcome!  You look like you could use some protection from your enemies.  All of our armors are kind of enchanted.  Each one has a specific spell, but we promise that each one is guaranteed to work.  There are no … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Blankie

(Written about my son’s blankie.  It was a special gift for when he was born and it survived so much.  Now, it’s been retired to a box at his mom’s where it will stay safe.  I’m sure blankie will be … Continue reading

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Armor: When You Really Don’t Want to Get Pierced

I think I’ve touched on this long ago, but I redid swords already.  Let’s have a week talking about another piece of equipment.  I mean, you can’t really go into battle without a good suit of armor.  Usually . . … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Blame Him or Thank Him

(Not sure what this poem was about.  God?  Religion?  I guess it could be that since people blame God for the evil and thank him for the good.  Not always the same groups with some choosing only one of those … Continue reading

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Happy National Tapioca Day! (It was either this or Insurance Awareness Day)

Eat while enjoying the action adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Skip the pudding and go right to the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Happy National Seashell Day! (Great Reason to Hit the Beach with a Book)

Lay out in the sun with the action adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Enjoy the beach with the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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