Tag Archives: humor

Return to the Henchmen Emporium

(Originally posted on May 15, 2015.) Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  … Continue reading

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Do You Wanna Kill A Character?

(Originally posted on January 21, 2015.) I was going to be serious and some of these suggestions will be in that category.  Yet I find myself in a silly mood, which means we’ll see what happens.  So what are some … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: The Prismatic Laugh

(Laughter is essential to living.  So many varieties and uses too.) Such a simple sound With a multitude of names The flirty titter The polite chuckle The friendly guffaw The maniacal cackling The drunken belly-laugh More names come to mind … Continue reading

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Author Stigmas and Stereotypes

(Originally posted March 5, 2015.) As I lay here resting and nursing whatever this malady is, I have been answering comments and thinking.  (Add-on: I really do get sick a lot.) One thing my mind wandered off to was the … Continue reading

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Ye Olde Thief Shoppe?

(Originally posted on September 20, 2014.  Looks like this was the very first ‘Ye Olde Shoppe’ skit.) So, you’re about to set out for a life of fantasy thief crime.  Well, you’re going to need a lot of gear.  Unlike … Continue reading

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Last Day of School!

You heard me!  Time to start summer break . . . And then return in a week for summer school.

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Can We Not Use Violence?

Vigilante 1– “Time for violence.” Vigilante 2– “I don’t know about that.” “We always commit violence at this hour.” “Yes, but I think I’m bored of it.” “It’s how we stop crime and save the city.” “But we’re not getting … Continue reading

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Revisiting: 7 Tips to Characters With Mental Illness

(Going WAY back to November 14, 2018 for this one.  Ironically, I was touching on this subject within weeks of my divorce kicking off.) As I said on Monday, this can be a very sensitive topic.  So, I’m going to … Continue reading

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Revisiting: 7 Tips to Writing Depressed Characters

(Originally posted on April 8, 2020.) A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it and have my own experiences to work off, … Continue reading

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Revisiting: 7 Tips to Writing Anxious Characters

(Originally posted on April 10, 2020.) A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory again. Eh, I’m just copying and pasting here.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it … Continue reading

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