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Nonhumans in Windemere

For all my talk about nonhuman characters, I really am lacking in putting them in a main character role.  The slideshow has everyone that is a nonhuman hero.  I could count Timoran Wrath since barbarians are an odd off-shoot of … Continue reading

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Elves Vs Dwarves: The Endless . . . Why Does This Thing Exist?

This is a part of fantasy that I never understood once I got into college.  Reading Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, I knew there was a problem between the elves and dwarves.  I never knew what the real … Continue reading

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So, You’re Going to Use Non-Humans?

You see a lot of interesting races in fiction, so here’s a list of things to keep in mind when populating your world/universe with fictional creatures.  Totally serious.  Ignore the grin . . . okay, maybe most of these are … Continue reading

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Successful Dinner and Week Altering Thoughts

The above was tonight’s dinner: TACO LASAGNA.  It was a hit like last night’s Bourbon Chicken, which I forgot to take a picture of.  In my defense, I was too busy eating the meal and remembering how damn good that … Continue reading

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Tales of Erana: Myths and Legends by Alexandra Butcher

This book is a collection of five short stories that take place in the world of Erana.  They are about the history and legends of this world where magic is illegal.  It is a supplemental book to the Light Beyond … Continue reading

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House of Pointy Ears

Welcome to . . . have we met before?  You look familiar.  Must have one of those faces or I’ve been sniffing too much pixie dust.  Anyway, Welcome to House of Pointy Ears.  We like to call ourselves H.O.P.E. even … Continue reading

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What Do You Think About Non-Human Characters?

One of the biggest parts of fantasy and science fiction are the non-human races.  For some reason, fantasy gets hit pretty badly because people who read a lot of the genre get tired of the ‘cliche’ races.  Elves, dwarves, halflings, … Continue reading

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Fall Into Fantasy Tour: Between by Lisa Swallow

Welcome to the Fall Into Fantasy Tour, where we are keeping your mind off any end-of-summer blues and welcoming the cooler weather by introducing you to some incredible fantasy reads to curl up with and giving you plenty of chances … Continue reading

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Goals to Get to the Finish Line

(First, note that ‘Beginning of a Hero’ is now on Netgalley.  Click on the cover to the right to go there.  Check it out or even vote on the cover.) Last week was rough.  My mom had her surgery, but … Continue reading

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Fanart Week: Yola Biggs by Kayla Matt

Last character of the week, so I want to say big thank you to Kayla Matt for all of these great pictures.  We’re ending on Yola Biggs the Chaos Goddess who has been on the run from the other deities … Continue reading

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