Tag Archives: family

Can Heroes Be Homesick?

I’m not even sure if I can make a big post about this.  The idea came to my mind when I was thinking about how heroes in fantasy go on big adventures.  Can’t remember many of them getting homesick.  Not … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing Father and Son Relationships

Being a single father, I think about the father/son relationship a lot.  Mostly because I’m always hoping I’m doing right by my own son.  This gets tougher when I see fiction maintaining the ‘stoic father’ ignoring the son’s issues until … 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 Look Back at ‘Allure of the Gypsies’

This book is when the champions storyline finally came to light.  Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies had a lot of changes happen to the heroes, including a few power upgrades.  I felt that this story was easier to write than … Continue reading

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Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Way back on December 2nd, I went with my family to the see the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights.  I’ve never actually been there before.  Surprising since I’ve had the membership for about a decade.  The stars and finances never really … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

The title says it all.  Enjoy the time with your family . . . or not depending on what happens.  At least enjoy the food.

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Happy National Author Day!

The meme says it all.  Have a Happy National Author’s Day.  To celebrate, check out the following books by clicking on their titles: Do I Need to Use a Dragon? by Charles E. Yallowitz The Tale of the Drakanox: Minstrels … Continue reading

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Apple Picking Day

My family tries to do this every year, but it’s not always successful.  Much of it depends on me having my son on a weekend that everyone else is free.  Well, it worked out this year, so off we go.  … Continue reading

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Ignoring Life for Writing

The meme seems a bit cruel, but there may be a kernel of truth to it when it comes to authors.  Nothing to be proud of either.  So, what exactly am I talking about here? First, I did think about … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Family vs Friends

(I’ve met people who say family are forever.  Others who say friends are the family we choose for ourselves.  Really depends on how you’re treated by either group.) You have no choice in family They are there when you are … Continue reading

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