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Windemere and Windemere: The Origins and Name Shares

One of the things I run into the most online is the question of where I took the name Windemere from.  Many people think I snagged it from an existing place.  Specifically, a lake area in England that might actually … Continue reading

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Lorelei the Muse is Here with ‘The Hat’ by C.S. Boyack #newrelease @virgilante

Thank you for having me over, Charles. Before we get started, yes, I am an honest to the Gods Greek Muse. The author C. S. Boyack is my charge. My job is to inspire him any way I can. Craig … Continue reading

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The Art of Bantering: Not As Easy As You Think

What exactly is banter these days?  I know the official definition is a ‘playful or friendly exchange of teasing remarks’.  Not exactly like what you see in one of the above examples, but I keep seeing examples of banter that … Continue reading

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Life of an Innocent Bystander

Do we really consider innocent bystanders when we’re writing action or disaster scenes that take place in residential areas?  I mean, we know they’re there and write them in to show the carnage.  Maybe we purposely put one in a … Continue reading

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Lovey Dovey Mushy Stuff in Fiction

 Cuddles and kisses Saccharine dripping From the pages While others look on From both worlds Puppy love First love Slipping into other genres Giving characters A chance to be more human Yet it can be out of place Smooching among … Continue reading

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When More Than a Sword or Axe Will Do

First of all, my wife is the one who introduced me to this movie that we own, watched once, and I still can’t remember.  One of those really corny fantasy ones that involved finding a special weapon to save the … Continue reading

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David’s Demon Design Department Store

Welcome and try not to breathe in too much of the sulfur.  We’re in the middle of a clearance sale, so the summonings are coming fast and a little sloppy.  Oh, step around that puddle, which I assure you was … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Ruins: Vines, Sand, Snakes, & More Vines

You can’t have a fantasy world without some ruins, but there’s always the question of how to create them.  Okay, so many authors might come off as simply cobbling together a bunch of broken buildings and wastelands.  Yet, there’s much … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Immortal Mother and Daughter

Here’s another teaser from Warlord of the Forgotten Age and there is a little more meat to this one.  So, just a warning there and I hope you enjoy.

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Saying Good-Bye

With Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age, I’ve been thinking a lot about goodbyes.  There are the ones I’m giving to characters that I’ll never write again for various reasons.  There are those that are being said or unsaid between … Continue reading

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