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The Friends and Allies of Ichabod Brooks

In each story of The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, he has a friend, ally, or partner of some kind.  Well, almost each story because I can think of one or two that don’t really have a friend.  Traveling … Continue reading

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Cops as Supporting Characters: Helpers, Villains, and Comedy Reliefs

Not sure why this topic came to my mind or how I’ll tackle it.  Now, I’m not talking about a story that focuses on a cop, which would be a guard in most fantasy settings.  These are the secondary characters … Continue reading

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Kickstarter Help! Sidekicks Issues #2-4

A friend of mine is running a Kickstarter to help publish the next 3 books in his comic series. ABOUT SIDEKICKS In a world where Super-Heroes are celebrities, egos rampage out of control. Five of Chicago’s most dependable Sidekicks are … Continue reading

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What Can You Use Talking Animals For?

Talking animals can have multiple uses depending on your story, genre, and target age. I mentioned a few days ago that some people see the inclusion of talking animals as a sign of immature tales.  This is not always the … Continue reading

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Up-Coming New Comic. Help Spread the Word

I figure I’ll toss this out now and give a fellow Storyteller’s Guild/convention attendee a shout-out.  Russell Brettholtz is an old friend who is gathering a fanbase and preparing to start on Kickstarter to make his own comic book. Sidekicks … Continue reading

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