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Hope for 2020 . . . Do I Dare to Be Optimistic?

You know what?  I’m going with the meme up there.  I have hopes that I will do the following: Enjoy as much time with my son as possible. Continue working and having fun. Publish 2-3 books. Write 3-4 books. Make … Continue reading

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Available Now! ‘The Contract’ by John W. Howell & Gwen M. Plano #bookboost #fathersday

The CONTRACT between heaven and earth By John W. Howell & Gwen M. Plano Thank you, Charles, for inviting us to join you today. We are very grateful to be featured on your Legends of Windemere blog. Though Windemere is … Continue reading

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: Kalam the One-Footed Vampire

This guy causes a lot of trouble for Luke, Nyx, and their friends.  One could say he triggers the main plot of the story, but that might be giving the pompous bloodsucker too much credit.  Kalam is a vampire and … Continue reading

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The Mentor aka Guy with White Facial Hair

It does seem like the majority of mentors are old guys with white facial hair or no hair at all.  There are a few that don’t fit that description like Halt from Ranger’s Apprentice and Phil from Disney’s Hercules.  You … Continue reading

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From the Vault: Apprentices

Chosen by their thirteenth year To follow in a master’s steps They wave farewell to youth and home While preparing for their tasks Some will sweat among the anvils While others ache within the woods Many learn of herbs to … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Selenia Hamilton

A few weeks ago, Kayla Matt contacted me about drawing the female characters of Windemere.  She did an amazing job.  Today, I’m showcasing her drawings of Selenia Hamilton along with poems, videos, and an excerpt. Selenia Hamilton is the hardened … Continue reading

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