Tag Archives: friends

When Enemies Turn Into Allies

For those who don’t know the Dragon Ball franchise, I will explain.  Goku is the guy in the middle who has been the main hero since the beginning.  Piccolo (green guy on right) was the final villain of the original … Continue reading

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Revisiting Origins: Aedyn Karwyn

Aedyn began like Fritz and Nimby as another player’s character in the game.  There was a big difference between him and them.  The guy playing Aedyn was more into the mechanics of the game than the character.  So, Aedyn wasn’t … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Friends

(A positive poem from me?  Wow.  Surprised myself too.) Friends make up your life The true ones are always there   To raise your spirits And decimate your ego   To lend a shoulder during pain And a drink to … Continue reading

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Ignoring Life for Writing

The meme seems a bit cruel, but there may be a kernel of truth to it when it comes to authors.  Nothing to be proud of either.  So, what exactly am I talking about here? First, I did think about … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Family vs Friends

(I’ve met people who say family are forever.  Others who say friends are the family we choose for ourselves.  Really depends on how you’re treated by either group.) You have no choice in family They are there when you are … Continue reading

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A Restful Break . . . Sorry. That Should Be ‘Restless’

Maybe breaks are wasted on me.  I keep ending up getting busy and leaving myself more exhausted than when I started.  At least I can say that I used up my energy doing a bunch of fun things.  So, what … Continue reading

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#3 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Having a Reunion Plot in Your Story

(Post originally published on January 29, 2021.  These are all coming from early in the year.  Weird.) This storyline might be fairly niche, but it’s caught my attention.  In fact, I think it’s turned up more often than I realize.  … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Pest, Friend, or Foe? #vampires #fantasy

Today’s teaser introduces a new character who may be just what Clyde needs to survive War of Nytefall: Savagery.  I was on the fence about making a post about this guy too or even showing his name right now.  He’s a … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Raising Supporting Characters to the Spotlight

When writing a long series with multiple characters, you’re bound to have a few that stay in the background.  They get to do some things and a few big scenes, but you forget to draw them out.  At least until … Continue reading

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Questions 3: Mutual Enemies in a Series

A few times in War of Nytefall, Clyde and his enemies have to unite against a common enemy.  It’s been pointed out as ridiculously common and thrown their war into disarray.  After all, how can you maintain a civil war … Continue reading

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