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Ye Olde Boat Shoppe: If It Floats Then We Did Our Job

Welcome to Ye Olde Boat Shoppe, which has been in our family for so many generations that we never bothered to give it a flashy name.  Just to be clear, we make new boats that are tailored to your specifications. … Continue reading

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Heading into the Wet Blue Yonder in Fantasy

First, I know it’s July 4th here, so I’m not expecting too much traffic for this post.  Also, why I’m going to keep it semi-short and leave it open to conversation for those that happen to be in the blogosphere. … Continue reading

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Family of the Tri-Rune Prologue Part 4 (Possible Spoilers)

“Yes, but at least she tried. I’m sure she will keep trying until that monster is dead or she is forbidden from coming near Shayd,” Cessia responds, eyeing the shadowy continent with a disapproving scowl. “I remember when this land … Continue reading

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Family of the Tri-Rune Prologue Part 3 (Possible Spoilers)

Cessia sighs, placing a hand on Gabriel’s shoulder and looking at the other goddesses with motherly amusement. “Please forgive them. Zaria and Uli find it difficult to admit what I’m about to say. We are concerned about you, Lord Gabriel. … Continue reading

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Family of the Tri-Rune Prologue Part 2 (Possible Spoilers)

“I arrive to find bickering children in the place of noble goddesses. I can only assume that little Yola is the source of the squabble. You two must learn to put that mess behind you,” Gabriel says with a mocking … Continue reading

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Family of the Tri-Rune Prologue Part 1 (Possible Spoilers)

The ocean churns and crashes against the black crags of Shayd. The fortress-like continent of darkness towers above the wild waters, its steep sides rising toward the immortal storm clouds above. The smooth walls shimmer softly in the feeble light … Continue reading

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Pirates: The Reason Why the Rum Is Gone

A few weeks ago I wrote a list of various thieves types and said that I didn’t have to explain pirates.  Well, it has been pointed out that there are different types of pirates.  Forgive me if I’m wrong on … Continue reading

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Deeper by Jane Thomson

I recently finished reading Deeper by Jane Thomson.  This is the story of a mermaid (they’re called mers) that wants to be human, so it’s a retelling of ‘The Little Mermaid’.  That’s where the similarities end. There is an odd … Continue reading

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