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Revisit: Because Good is Dumb

Posted on March 25, 2013, I do have more to say on this.  Now, the topic is how my heroes are unaware of what the villains are doing.  I’m sure it was meant as an insult now, but I do … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing a Story with Two Time Periods

First, I will say that I know what day it is.  Last year, I did a regular post and got a few private messages asking if I forgot what today is.  I live in New York, grew up in New … Continue reading

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Telling A Tale of Two Eras

A few months back, I watched a show on Amazon called ‘Fallout’  It was about characters in a post-apocalyptic landscape with the three protagonists having their own stories, which converge.  There were also scenes about the past events leading up … Continue reading

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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Available on Amazon!

This was the big and only release of last year.  Do I Need to Use a Dragon? was a challenge in that it wasn’t really fiction.  It was all about me trying to write a ‘how to’ book, which several people … Continue reading

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That Forgotten Childhood Promise

Long ago, I got into a manga called ‘Love Hina’.  This is what one would call a ‘harem story’ where the male protagonist is eventually desired by all of the female ones.  That has nothing to do with this post.  … Continue reading

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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Now Available on Amazon Kindle and Paperback!

Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is LIVE! Have you ever wanted to write a fantasy story?  Not sure about the rules? Well, look no further! Hidden within these pages are opinions and observations that MIGHT help you with your … Continue reading

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‘Do I Have to Use a Dragon?’ Goes Live Tomorrow!

The title pretty much speaks for itself.  Last day to grab a Pre-Order eBook for 99 cents!  It’ll be that price through the month of July!

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Questions 3: The Quest

Can’t really have a story without a quest or plot.  While quests do tend to be the most common plot in fantasy, the advice one gets can go for general story creation.  Do I Need to Use a Dragon? has you covered … Continue reading

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In Medias Res: Starting a Story in the Middle

This is what caused me to think up this week’s topic: IN MEDIAS RES.  I’d never heard of it even though I’m sure I’ve seen it.  This is very popular in film noir, but it shows up in plenty of … Continue reading

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Sins of the Parent Placed on the Child

Well, that’s not fair.  I mean, a parent screws up, so a child has to be punished?  It doesn’t make a lot of sense by most modern standards.  Though, I’m sure it probably happens in some places.  Odd how the … Continue reading

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