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Villain Teaser Excerpt: The Lich and His Loyal Hellfire Elf

Kicking off this week of villain excerpts with the two that started it all.  The Lich and the Hellfire Elf debuted in Beginning of a Hero, which is available on Amazon for 99 cents. “You have failed me, Garna,” hisses … Continue reading →

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Tiara Wars & The Sword of Bone

Given the theme of the week, I looked through my future projects for one that had married characters.  Apparently, I don’t really have anything like that unless I want to go for heavy spoilers.  Instead, I’ll mention these two ideas … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Have Married Characters in Fiction?

Even though it isn’t very common, it isn’t that hard to make a believable married couple the central focus of a non-romance story.  I’m not talking about having their relationship be the focus.  That tends to run into the inevitable … Continue reading →

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Wedding Palace: If You Have the Vows, We Have the Wows

Welcome young lovers to Wedding Palace, the store with all of your magical wedding needs. Is this for a party or quick vows before running away from an evil wizard?  I warn you that the fast lane is a little … Continue reading →

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Marriage in Fiction

I’ve written about relationships in fiction, but I realized that I only touched on the dating and engagement stages.  The only time I mentioned marriage was as a story ending for characters.  So, this week I want to discuss and … Continue reading →

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The ‘End’ of Windemere

First, I apologize for the title.  I wrote it and it was too good to get rid of because that is what this is going to be about.  Yet, it’s not really a now thing.  Windemere will ‘end’ at some … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Finale)

Our pastry chefs have made desserts of all sorts They have cookies and brownies and cinnamon torts. Assorted colors and tastes all sweet to the buds. Especially the cream puffs that are bigger than spuds. Peach-stuffed strudel and an amazing … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 4)

The next dish is from the deepest of seas. A lobster so big it brought fishermen to their knees. This dish was a trial that required a vote To boil it in the pool or use part of the moat. … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 3)

Our first meal of meat has come out of the kitchen. It is a roast fowl that is juicier than chicken. The bird has eight legs that glisten with meat That has been cooked with intense red heat. I heard … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Part 2)

The bakers have finished and left the ovens on fire But a basket of bread, I have never seen higher. Accompanied by a tub of fresh apricot spread These breads are warmer than a freshly used bed. Rolls and bagels … Continue reading →

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