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Why So Angry, Hero?

I like writing angry characters.  Something about having a hero unleash their rage makes me put a lot more into a scene.  Yeah, I’m probably angry a lot myself, which is why I connect to this emotion more than others. … Continue reading →

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Chasing Bedlam Cover Art Teaser!

So it’s Super Bowl time here, which means guests and errands.  I’ll do my best to reply to comments, check emails, and handle tweets.  At least until the beer kicks in.  Joking because I have to drive someone home at … Continue reading →

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Weekend of Whirling Dervish-Ness

Where to even start?  This week started out decently and then rolled into a chaotic blur of images that I’m still trying to sort through.  Part of this might be because 4 of the 5 school lunches weren’t stuff my … Continue reading →

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Partners in Fiction: Writing Duos of the Dynamic & Non-Dynamic Variety

Cassidy and Lloyd differ from most of my other stories because they aren’t part of an ensemble cast.  They’re a duet with neither character having a true claim to the main protagonist role.  Some chapters have Cassidy doing more than … Continue reading →

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Cassidy’s 7 Tips to Surviving the Shattered States

Apparently, I need to have a turn at this or Lloyd will keep pestering me.  Since I don’t want to go through the hassle of wasting a bullet and finding a new partner, I’ll give some advice if you find … Continue reading →

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The Shattered States and Google Maps: A Perfect Match

I’ve only been up and down the east coast of the USA and Seattle for a day, so I can’t work off experience when planning routes for Cassidy and Lloyd.  This was especially true in Chasing Bedlam because they started in … Continue reading →

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Now Available: Cursed by the Fountain of Youth by Holly Kelly #fantasy #horror

We’re so thrilled to announce that Cursed by the Fountain of Youth is now available!!! This has been a year in the making. With a blend of true history and legends, you’ll be shocked and thrilled to see the history … Continue reading →

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New Orleans of the Shattered States

Previously, I stated that the newest Bedlam story got kicked off by the mention of Mardi Gras and New Orleans.  The idea that the party would start and never stop after the collapse was intriguing.  Not enough for a full … Continue reading →

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The Hero’s Journey, but Without The Heroes

The Bedlam books are all about traveling from one spot to another and surviving whatever is in the middle.  This might change down the road, but I see no reason to mess with the system right now.  So, one could … Continue reading →

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Holding On To Hope & Horror

Full disclosure:  This is another post off a note that I don’t remember the meaning behind.  All I know is that it has to do with Chasing Bedlam. Now, I think I know what I was talking about here.  After looking … Continue reading →

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