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2017 Top 5: #5- Short Stories vs Novels: A Taste of Both Worlds

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

(This whole thing was a lot more difficult than I realized it would be.  A lot of the top 5 ended up being promos that didn’t work any more.  So, I stuck with things that were topics for conversation and … Continue reading →

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Short Stories vs Novels: A Taste of Both Worlds

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

With The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, I’ve stepped more into short stories than I did before.  Normally, I’m more of a novelist with a love of series as you can tell from Legends of Windemere.  I dabbled a bit because … Continue reading →

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Post Revisited: Crushers of Souls and Puppies

Posted on June 12, 2015 by

Due to being busy with things and heading out for the weekend, I’m going to keep the ‘Post Revisits’ going for today.  This one was originally posted on January 2, 2013. I read a post about the characteristics of heroes … Continue reading →

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What Is A Successful Author?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

Back in a post, Shawn from Down Home Thoughts had the following comment: “So is an author a successful writer? You might play off the shades of meaning between the two. I tend to see authors as published and successful … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 6

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

“I’m going to miss this place. What about the rest of you?” Nimby cheerfully asks as he joins the others at the front gate. The sky is filled with rainclouds that give the day a slightly depressing appearance. “I can’t … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.- Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 4

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Luke tries to carefully push his way through the celebrating crowd. Most of the guests are lords and dignitaries from various cities who are hoping to recruit elite soldiers and bodyguards among the graduates, so Luke isn’t surprised at the … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 2

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

“It is rare that we gather like this. Even the elusive dragon gods have decided to attend this council,” a horse-headed giant announces. He sits atop a throne of blades while letting his steely gaze scan his surroundings. “I ask … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.-Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 1

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Deep within the bowels of the Caster Swamp, a cave pulses with putrid, green light. The area around the cave reeks of death with silenced frogs floating belly-up in the bubbling water. Blackened willows twist in unnatural shapes to shield … Continue reading →

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Origin: Trinity and the Chaos Elves

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

In the world of Dungeons & Dragons, there is a race of subterranean, evil elves called the Drow.  These are incredibly favored by gamemasters because you inevitably get a squeal of excitement around the table simply from saying Drow.  Personally, … Continue reading →

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Origin Week Finale: The Four

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

I think every artist has a favored character, painting, role, or whatever it is that they make.  This could be the first character you ever made or the most successful.  For me, there are four characters that I always gravitate … Continue reading →

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