Tag Archives: epic fantasy

Lessons from a Lengthy Series

I’ve talked a lot about writing a long series and done many a guest post on it.  Character development over the course of several books, world building, rejuvenating a series that goes beyond a trilogy, and so much more.  I’ve … Continue reading

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Visiting Bor’daruk

Yesterday I posted a poem about a city that has been mentioned in Legends of Windemere since the first book. Bor’daruk is the desert city to the south of the Serabian Kingdom and a big trade area.  It’s where Kira … Continue reading

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The City of Bor’Daruk

Originally posted on November 24, 2013 Upon the desert shore Where ocean breeze meets heat Sending sand along the street Dunes forming in the corners That go unnoticed By the bustling crowds Unburdened by their home Stand upon the high … Continue reading

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Children of Aura

Many can use magic Very few can embrace it An ancient bloodline From a fallen tribe Driving into dormancy Until the two will rise Fire and lightning Summoned with mere thought A maelstrom of aura Just waiting to explode Controlled … Continue reading

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Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue

A call weaving through the trees Tempting all who hear Urging them to wander Braving the misty forest Where only the road is safe The sleeper sings and cries Begging for release Trapped within dreams That may never end Until … Continue reading

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Upheaval in a Story

When writing a long series, it helps to do an upheaval for your characters.  It doesn’t have to be all of them, but shaking up the life of a few in a story can help their progress.  Even if they … Continue reading

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TONIGHT! 8-11 PM EST! #WINDEMERESPEAKS TWUBS CHAT!

Today is the day!  Well tonight.  Ask Charles E. Yallowitz or any of the Windemere characters a question.  Though try to avoid spoilers. So wonder how to get in on the fun? Just follow these instructions: Go to Twubs Chat. … Continue reading

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Reminder and Call for Volunteers

WINDEMERE TWUBS CHAT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21 8-11 PM EST. INSTRUCTIONS TO BE POSTED ON SATURDAY There we go.  That gets the reminder out of the way. Now for the volunteer part.  I’m going to be releasing LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: … Continue reading

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Who Do You Wanna Talk To?

As part of the Hype month/period/whatever for the next book.  I’m thinking of reviving the unlucky character interviews.  I can hear the complaints or the sound of crickets since these things tended to fail in the later days.  Still, I’m … Continue reading

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Two Year Anniversary for Beginning of a Hero!

COVER ART BY JASON PEDERSEN As I finish writing the Prologue for Book 10, I realized something that I should have paid more attention to. February 24th is the 2 year anniversary for BEGINNING OF A HERO! So I’ve been … Continue reading

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