Tag Archives: fighting

Teaser Tuesday: Luke Makes a New Friend

A fun teaser this time.  Tried to clear it of all spoilers without hurting the flow.  This introduces one of the new characters that may or may not play a big role in the story.  Honestly, Lodur was just plain … Continue reading

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7 Rules to Being a Barbarian in Windemere

If someone outside of the tribe calls you names then smile and offer to buy them a drink.  If they insult the tribe then loom over them and give off an intimidating presence.  If they insult your parents or spouse … Continue reading

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When a Fictional Fight Gets Bloody

I recently finished writing a scene where two characters have their final showdown.  It’s a very brutal fight with broken bones, punctured organs, bleeding, and a wonder that both of them didn’t die.  The reason it came to this is … Continue reading

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Teaser: Equal Footing?

This is a scene from Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue and it does contain minor spoilers.  Mostly you get to meet the newest hero.  Sort of.  She’s complicated and this is only a taste of her persona.

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What Do You Look For in Fictional Sibilings?

I’m sure I’ll get mocked for liking this show, but it has two things I really like.  Supernatural lore from various cultures (they had a fucking Wendigo and a Rugaru) and great characters.  I got into the series by accident … Continue reading

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Culinary Throwdown

It started with the butcher Gone mad from a disease Slashing the saucier Across his precious hand Hell has broken loose The baker’s struck the chef His cupcake tray now dented Several fall to the pastry chef Deadly with her … Continue reading

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Good Example of Fight Scene with Banter?

This was one of my favorite movies as a kid and this was one of my favorite scenes.  I caught it tonight after putting the toddler to bed and realized something.  The fight scene is amazing.  Banter is corny, but … Continue reading

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Weapon? Who Needs a Weapon? (Part 4 of a Series)

In the midst of my book debut, I’m still going to continue the post series on writing combat.  We’ve covered guns, melee, and armor.  Means two areas left: hand-to-hand and magic.  Obviously, we’re touching the former if you bothered to … Continue reading

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Pointy End Goes Into The Other Man

Many people believe it is that easy when it comes to swordsmanship.  You can see it in writing where characters are stabbing others with amazing precision and no resistance.  As if blocking and dodging are illegal.  There are many moves … Continue reading

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The Battered Marionette

Multiple puppetmasters Each yanking on a string Ignoring the yelling From the bleeding puppet One says up One says down Another tries for round and round The puppet cries For release and hope Smacked on the floor To silence his … Continue reading

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