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Now Available on Amazon! ‘War of Nytefall: Ravenous’! #vampires #fantasy

The world of the Dawn Fangs is about to explode into chaos thanks to Desirae Duvall. Cover Art by Alison Hunt In the shadows of Windemere, fangs are sprouting from the least likely of maws. News is spreading that wild … Continue reading →

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You’re Only Making Things Worse: Cascading Problems

War of Nytefall: Ravenous isn’t the first time I’ve had a character make bad choice after bad choice.  In fact, I enjoy having my heroes and villains think they are doing the right thing and it ends up being a disaster.  … Continue reading →

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Fading into the Background: Characters and Spotlights

This is a big challenge when it comes to ensemble cast stories.  Yes, there are those that take the reins of the story and others that float into supporting cast.  Yet, each player is important to the overall story.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Not a Great Start #fantasy #vampires

It wouldn’t be a series of teasers for War of Nytefall: Ravenous without the Vengeance Hounds making an appearance.  I had to change one thing here to block a spoiler, but some people might figure it out.  No action here, but you … Continue reading →

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When Gore Is Required: Need a Washcloth?

I’ve had a few posts on gore thanks to War of Nytefall.  It’s not surprising since we’re talking about vampires here.  Limbs and heads have been removed. Bodies cut into various pieces with the mention of blood.  A few mentions of … Continue reading →

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Binge-Worthy Book Festival Final Day!

The last day only means it’s the last chance to check out the authors and books!  Only one day left to enter the contests!  Hope everyone who ventured over enjoyed the fun! Click here for the  Festival! Clicker here for … Continue reading →

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Lost a Piece of Heart and Soul

They had a place Settled in your chest Adjusting your beats And nurturing the soul Existences entwined Allies in life And now you are alone * A mix of pain And numbness Denial may rear its head Along with anger … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Handling Grief and Mourning in Fiction

As I said, grief and mourning is a subplot in War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  It was very difficult to touch on this while the majority of the book dealt with action, humor, and Desirae’s seductiveness.  I kept having to remind myself … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Gregorio’s Favorite Hobby #fantasy #vampires

One of my guilty pleasures in War of Nytefall is creating new trapped entrances for Gregorio Roman’s lair.  Ravenous doesn’t disappoint here either.  Every time a character has to go inside, they end up on some crazy ride or having to figure out … Continue reading →

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Mourning in Fiction: Accessing the Shadows

I was wrestling with the idea of this topic since this year has been horrible.  Writing this on July 2nd too, so I don’t know what will happy leading up to today.  Many people have lost loved ones, so mourning … Continue reading →

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