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Rules of the Writer

A bubble of thought That drives pen to paper And finger to key Is the first step To a world of freedom And coiling restrictions * Voices ring out Do this Not that Follow this And follow that One negates … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Following the ‘Rules’ of Writing

With such a maze out there, we can never tell what we should or should not do until we attract someone’s wrath.  I’m here to give you a few tips to navigate this maze with the least amount of stress. … Continue reading

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Wizard, Magician, Magic-User, Sorceress, Witch, Warlock, Caster, Etc.

It seems there are so many words out there to denote practitioners of magic.  That’s only the arcane side of things and not the holy ones too.  Imagine if we add priests, priestesses, paladins, druids, and the rest of those … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Nailed the Goalie in the Nards!

Think I might be the goalie in this scenario.  At least this week went smoother than previous ones.  Work was busy, but not as stressful.  Still some kinks to iron out of a couple systems.  Noticed last week that nobody … Continue reading

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Monsters of Nytefall: Desirae’s ‘Babies’

Guess War of Nytefall: Ravenous had one more promo left in it.  Well, it’s October, so I’m focusing on monsters, which makes this a perfect time to explain a piece of the overall story.  This would be what is called Desirae’s ‘Babies’.  … Continue reading

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The Pleasure Shadow: Windemere’s Naughty Secret

Yeah, I’m not putting the picture of a brothel on here.  Yet, the Pleasure Shadow is more than that.  So, I figure a busy tavern will do just as nicely.  After all, War of Nytefall: Ravenous really only shows the cleaner side … Continue reading

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The Continuing Evolution of Clyde and Mab

Yes, I know I’ve done this kind of post before, but the relationship between Clyde and Mab is a central part of the story.  War of Nytefall: Ravenous will see a really big twist in this relationship.  There will be a brutal … Continue reading

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Hope and Love Sputter Eternal

The bubble was popped Hope lost Love soured The heart beats With an undertone of pain Numbness at the edges Anything To make the agony pass Will the horror end? * Hope can be revived Love found once more If … Continue reading

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New Release for #99cents! HMS Lanternfish by C.S. Boyack! #pirates #fantasy

(A big welcome to Lisa Burton who is here to promote C.S. Boyack’s newest book: HMS LANTERNFISH!  It’s a big pirate, fantasy action adventure and the author’s first foray into the world of trilogies.  Enough from me though.  Take it … Continue reading

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An Issue of Trust

A fragile necessity To any connection Be it person Beast Or ephemeral thought One needs to trust To feel safe and whole It wards of darkness And brings calm To an internal storm of horror We desperately depend On the … Continue reading

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