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So You Want to Write Fantasy (A Pessimistic Approach?)

So you want to write fantasy.  Well, let me load you up on everything you need to get yourself started.  Have some elves, dragons, dwarves, gnomes, magic, warriors, spellcasters, medieval weaponry, orcs, trolls, griffins, political intrigue, religious intrigue, thieves, and … Continue reading

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Burger Joint from Heaven (A Dialogue)

Terry-  So, you’ve been across the street from here all this time and you never ate here? Gil-  It never crossed my mind and now I have company.  Thought it was only an organic burger joint. Terry-  It’s the burger … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek: Comedy on the L’Dandrin River

Luke smiles before vaulting over the railing to the deck below. He sees that Nimby and Fritz are already waiting on the escape raft. Luke takes a cautious step onto the simple craft and signals for the sailors to start … Continue reading

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Why You Shouldn’t Leave the Bed While Tired

I hate waking up.  It’s the worst way to start the day.  Yes, I know one has to wake up to start the day.  Not waking up is a clear sign that something is medically wrong.  Still, bad things happen … Continue reading

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When the Queen is Away, the Squirrels will Play

I just had to do a squirrel-based post while Ionia wasn’t paying attention:

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iPhone Adventures

I have an iPhone and  . . . well the story is more about getting to the store than getting the iPhone.  I already figured out how to get to my e-mail and blog.  I got my Legend of Zelda … Continue reading

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Idiots Guide to Writing Sex Scenes (Dirty, Erotic Language)

After seeing Ionia’s post about sex and romance while reading a book that had a surprising amount of genitalia attention, I’m tempted to make fun of sex scenes.  I’m a weak-willed person, so here we go with ‘Rules to Make … Continue reading

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Tales from the Wounded Fencer

My four worst injuries have all been fencing related.  Not sure why I feel like writing this, but something has me dwelling on my most epic swordplay adventures.  I fought epee, which is full body and no right of way. … Continue reading

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Dangers of Writing with Children

This is part 2 of possibly 2.  Last week I talked about the benefits of writing with children.  Today, I discuss the flip-side and make all of the non-parent writers breathe a sigh of relief that they don’t have to … Continue reading

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Author Memes

I ran into these and thought I’d share a few good ones.  Figure self-published authors need some laughs and smiles in the summer.

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