Tag Archives: fiction

The Strange Before the Storm

I’ve mentioned a few times that Merchant of Nevra Coil (COMING IN AUGUST!) has a strange storyline for our heroes.  I’ve called it silly, but that’s not right.  It definitely has a different feel after the heaviness of The Compass … Continue reading →

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Methods in the Madness?

There are some villains that are very close to being heroes or simply consider themselves heroes.  A good example is Venom who used lethal methods to get to Spider-Man, who he considered a bad guy.  Eventually, he went the anti-hero … Continue reading →

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Powerful Characters with Restrained Personas

I’m not going to get into spoilers and share one of the few Legends of Windemere things that I’ve kept off my blog.  The topic here is characters who are high-powered, but don’t use them to the fullest due to … Continue reading →

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Coming in with a Reputation

I’ve been doing some thinking about heroes and their reputations.  Mostly how I work with them in my books.  I’ve always found it interesting when a character considers the long term affect of their adventures.  Even if they don’t think … Continue reading →

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Using Psionics in Fiction: Nosebleeds, Headaches, & Melty Brains

With the introduction of Dariana, I added a new type of power source to the human templates.  Basically, I opened the door for psionics to enter Windemere stories.  For those that don’t know what that means, think of Professor X, … Continue reading →

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Long Delayed Meetings

Funny how it took me so long to get to this post.  To be fair, I made a note on a piece of paper with badly erased pencil on it.  Anyway, this is about characters that are connected, but don’t … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Unleash the Villain Laugh!

Let’s go to the opposite end of the spectrum.  You can connect this to your hero and world or go for something unique.  Respond in the comments or on your own blog with a link.  Though the ‘bonus’ question might … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Put on Your Hero Pants!

Pretty sure the title explains it all.  The questions today deal with being a hero, a protagonist, a good (ish) guy, the one that people are supposed to root for, etc.  If you want to connect it to the world … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Forging a World

I’m still on the road here, which means I needed to think of a post that would be fun and not require me to be around until later.  Then I thought of leaving something that stirred the imagination. Below, you … Continue reading →

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Joey Maverick: On Westmount Station by Barb & Michael B. Caffrey #99cents #sciencefiction

Book Blurb Newly-minted Lieutenant Joey Maverick of the Atlantean Union is finally about to head out into space and is waiting at Westmount Royal Naval Station for ship assignment. Joey thinks no adventure is possible on Westmount Station, but he … Continue reading →

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