Tag Archives: high fantasy

Children of Aura

Many can use magic Very few can embrace it An ancient bloodline From a fallen tribe Driving into dormancy Until the two will rise Fire and lightning Summoned with mere thought A maelstrom of aura Just waiting to explode Controlled … Continue reading

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Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue

A call weaving through the trees Tempting all who hear Urging them to wander Braving the misty forest Where only the road is safe The sleeper sings and cries Begging for release Trapped within dreams That may never end Until … Continue reading

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Upheaval in a Story

When writing a long series, it helps to do an upheaval for your characters.  It doesn’t have to be all of them, but shaking up the life of a few in a story can help their progress.  Even if they … Continue reading

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TONIGHT! 8-11 PM EST! #WINDEMERESPEAKS TWUBS CHAT!

Today is the day!  Well tonight.  Ask Charles E. Yallowitz or any of the Windemere characters a question.  Though try to avoid spoilers. So wonder how to get in on the fun? Just follow these instructions: Go to Twubs Chat. … Continue reading

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Reminder and Call for Volunteers

WINDEMERE TWUBS CHAT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21 8-11 PM EST. INSTRUCTIONS TO BE POSTED ON SATURDAY There we go.  That gets the reminder out of the way. Now for the volunteer part.  I’m going to be releasing LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: … Continue reading

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Who Do You Wanna Talk To?

As part of the Hype month/period/whatever for the next book.  I’m thinking of reviving the unlucky character interviews.  I can hear the complaints or the sound of crickets since these things tended to fail in the later days.  Still, I’m … Continue reading

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Two Year Anniversary for Beginning of a Hero!

COVER ART BY JASON PEDERSEN As I finish writing the Prologue for Book 10, I realized something that I should have paid more attention to. February 24th is the 2 year anniversary for BEGINNING OF A HERO! So I’ve been … Continue reading

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Cover Reveal: Torn by Kate Sparkes

Aren Tiernal knows that safety is an illusion, that his cruel and powerful brother Severn will never forgive his betrayal. Still, returning to Tyrea to challenge Severn for the throne would be suicide. It’s not until Severn himself comes to collect what’s … Continue reading

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New Book Trailer and Indie Diaries

Sorry that I’ve been quiet/absent for some people.  It’s been a rough week, which has seen me drained.  Still alive, but I’m pushing the term.  So I’m doing my goal post tomorrow because today I have two announcements: First is … Continue reading

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Is There No Room For Adventure?

Long ago, there were adventures.  The plots were fun and the characters weren’t as realistic as those of today.  Conan was big, fast, strong, and brutal with the ability to survive everything.  Also an odd penchant for choking enemies more … Continue reading

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