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Teaser Tuesday: Should There Always Be Racism in Fantasy?

This is an excerpt from one of the World parts in Do I Need to Use a Dragon?  I would even say it could be one of the topics that gets the biggest reaction.  Though, I can’t say I’m surprised.

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All eBooks Are 99 Cents!

I know Memorial Day is an American holiday, but I figured an extended weekend is the best time to make this announcement: All eBooks are now 99 cents! This includes: Click on the covers to look at the sites and … Continue reading

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The Menehune: Dwarves of Hawaii

So, I really wanted to showcase something from Hawaii since I wasn’t seeing a lot show up in searches.  This is mythology and folklore more than cryptozoology though.  It should still count as far as I’m concerned. The Menehune are … Continue reading

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The Fantasy Dwarf Stereotypes

Can’t talk about elves without touching on dwarves.  Let’s just dive into the first one: Dwarves hates elves and the feeling is mutual.  Right from Tolkien, but misses the fact that Legolas and Gimli became friends.  Many authors just have … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘The Mercenary Prince’

The 9th volume was another that appeared after I had already started the series and planned the entire plot.  The Mercenary Prince filled a gap that I didn’t realize I had made.  Well, I felt that I would eventually, but then I … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘The Merchant of Nevra Coil’

This is the 8th volume of Legends of Windemere.  The funny thing is how this book was not really planned and came about because I needed something to happen to make volume 9 work.  The Merchant of Nevra Coil ended up solving … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and a Look Back at ‘Curse of the Dark Wind’

This book tends to get lost in the shuffle at times.  Curse of the Dark Wind didn’t introduce any new, long-standing characters.  Part of this might have been because this was when the game started crumbling.  So, I was struggling to move … Continue reading

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at ‘The Compass Key’

Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key was an odd book for me to write.  In terms of the game, it covers half of one campaign and the entire one after.  This meant the previous volume ended on a cliffhanger.  I really … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Get Me My Axe and Ale

(I remember this one.  I had to get a suit for a wedding after a few years of avoiding such events.  While getting fitted, I was described as short and compact.  All this made me think about were fantasy dwarves.  … Continue reading

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Do I Need to Use a Dragon?- Racism in Fantasy

(Let’s dive into the World section of Do I Need to Use a Dragon?  There were a lot of sections to choose from here.) At the start of Beginning of a Hero, I touched on a cliché of fantasy because I … Continue reading

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