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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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The Project Balancing Act of Authors

L. Marie asked: “How do you juggle multiple series? What do you do to transition from one series to the next? What stories or characters from Windemere would you like to see in graphic novel form if you had the … Continue reading

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Adventuring Parties: A Job For Everyone . . . Except Billy

Like with every group, an adventuring party usually consists of members who each have a niche.  Even if you have all warriors, they tend to differ in combat style, tactics, and weapons.  Typically, a group has people of various skills … Continue reading

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First Week of Work in 2017: Anybody Got Some Rum?

The hardest thing about ending a vacation is that you quickly feel like you need another by the end of the first week.  It’s even stranger when you work at home because your guard is down about such things.  Yet … Continue reading

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So You Want to Adventure Without Weapons

When it comes to fantasy combat, you think swords, lances, axes, armor, crossbow, and clubs. It’s rare that a character will be known for martial arts unless they use a weapon connected to the style. Dariana doesn’t do anything like … Continue reading

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