Tag Archives: sword & sorcery

7 Tips to Writing a Snow Battle

On the surface, a battle in the snow isn’t different from one in the rain.  Yet, there is enough of a difference to force a change of focus.  Let’s get right into the tips and you’ll see what I mean. … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: The Twins

I should really introduce the rest of Darwin’s friends.  This time it’s the twins, Maeve Darkholm and Brid Lightholm.  They’re actually conjoined twins, which is a big part of their story.  Originally, they were both female, but I changed Brid … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Battling in the Rain

I’m going to do three ‘7 Tips’ posts this week.  Each one is going to touch on a specific weather pattern and how it influences battles in fiction.  Many authors go for one of these three, but they don’t always … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Using Armor in Fantasy

As I said on Monday, armor isn’t always given much attention in fantasy.  The exceptions are magical and legendary pieces that are key plot points.  Beyond that, an author may mention if a character is wearing platemail or chainmail, but … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: This is NOT an Evil Tree

Is this a spoiler?  Not really because I want this tree on the cover.  In fact, this scene is a variation of what happened in the first game I played as Darwin.  Arlinger and him found evil artifacts and wanted … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Darwin’s First Spell

So, I’m going to do more Slumberlord Chronicles: Darwin & the Fate Bracelet excerpts through the summer.  I was thinking about stuff that would make things interesting, which is tough since I didn’t have my usual type of action.  I was worried … Continue reading

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Special Teaser: Not the Type of Hero I Want to Be

It’s not Tuesday, but I wanted to put up a Darwin teaser to get people ready for more down the road.  A while back, I did his first appearance, which was a little goofy.  This is a better look at … Continue reading

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Happy National Tapioca Day! (It was either this or Insurance Awareness Day)

Eat while enjoying the action adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Skip the pudding and go right to the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Happy National Seashell Day! (Great Reason to Hit the Beach with a Book)

Lay out in the sun with the action adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Enjoy the beach with the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Happy National Bourbon Day! (Enjoy a Glass while Reading)

Relax with the magical adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Settle in with the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!  

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