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Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies Now on Amazon Kindle!

(Made again because the links in the original got screwed up somehow. This happened last time too.)   Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies has Arrived!!! Buy it HERE! And Add it to Your ‘To Be Read’ List on … Continue reading

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Allure of the Gypsies: Massacre Part 2

Part 2 of the Opening Scene of Allure of the Gypsies: “Halfling fiend! Call off your monsters!” demands the gypsy. The halfling eyes the gypsy as one would look at a yelping puppy. “Who might you be, boy?” Kayn grits … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Nyx

A few weeks ago, Kayla Matt contacted me about drawing the female characters of Windemere.  She did an amazing job.  Today, I’m showcasing her drawings of Nyx along with poems, videos, and an excerpt. Nyx is the powerful sorceress, known … Continue reading

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Magic Duel: Fireball versus Air Shield (Last in the Combat Series)

This is the final part of the combat series posts.  Now, it’s hard to go into detail about magic combat because there are different systems.  Wands, incantations, gestures, ingredients, low power, high power, and so many ways you can work … Continue reading

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Weapon? Who Needs a Weapon? (Part 4 of a Series)

In the midst of my book debut, I’m still going to continue the post series on writing combat.  We’ve covered guns, melee, and armor.  Means two areas left: hand-to-hand and magic.  Obviously, we’re touching the former if you bothered to … Continue reading

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 8

“Welcome to Rainbow Tower!” Fritz announces as he stands with Luke on the other side of the tall, granite wall. “This is the home of the world-renowned casters who helped make Gaia one of the most influential cities in Windemere. … Continue reading

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What Do You Look For in a Rivalry?

The above might not be the most famous rivalry, but it’s what came to made when I wanted a video about the topic.  Probably because Nyx and Trinity have the same power-level of fights.  At some point, I need to … Continue reading

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Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Many people believe it is that easy when it comes to swordsmanship.  You can see it in writing where characters are stabbing others with amazing precision and no resistance.  As if blocking and dodging are illegal.  There are many moves … Continue reading

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Test Scene: It Had to Come Down to This

I came up with an idea for a much later book.  It’s part of the final battle between Nyx and Trinity, which isn’t a spoiler because it’s made very clear that they are going to have a fight like this.  … Continue reading

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Unlimited Ammo and One-Handed Greatswords? (Part 1 of a Series)

We’ve all seen or read about it.  An 8-shot revolver having 10 bullets?  An enormous sword being wielded by a slender warrior?  Standing a few feet away from an explosion and not getting touched?  These can be great scenes and … Continue reading

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