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Luke Callindor: Luckless, Courageous Hero

Best that I start this blog post series with the first hero of Legends of Windemere.  First, I’d like to point out that I said first hero and not main hero.  This series is really an ensemble cast with the … Continue reading

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Ask an Orc!

Traditionally, Orcs are the monstrous bandits and wild armies of fantasy.  Looking at the pictures, you can already tell I’ve gone somewhere else.  The warrior woman is the best example of a female Orc in Windemere and the other is … Continue reading

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Windemere Twubs Chat from 8-10 pm EST TONIGHT!

TWUBS CHAT WITH THE WINDEMERE CAST!!! Just follow these instructions to join in the fun: Go to Twubs Chat. Log In through Twitter or Sign Up with Twubs Chat. Search for the #windemerespeaks hashtag. Join in the conversation. Now, I … Continue reading

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The Callindor Name

I may have mentioned parts of this story and the entire thing in earlier posts.  Since the Callindor family is appearing Allure of the Gypsies, I’m going to share the story of how they came about.  At least, how the … Continue reading

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Test Scene: The Unstoppable Rakesh

(This is a scene from a future book that I haven’t even outlined yet.  Testing out characters and the overall atmosphere.) Ryusuke slowly backs away from Rakesh, who has healed every slash that the samurai has inflicted on him.  He … Continue reading

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Now Live on eReaderNewsToday!

Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero is on today’s eReaderNewsToday listing.  Click on Fizzle to take a look:

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The Hardest Part (Also Sale Promo)

The book is done My editing complete I eye Amazon like a hawk Greedy and nervous Prepared for that final step Self-publishing! You are my chosen path It is not the final step Merely the first The hardest part now … Continue reading

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Excerpt: On Her Own (Unedited from The Compass Key)

Kira slips onto the balcony and closes the door behind her, the ocean air making her shiver with excitement. She climbs onto the railing and eyes the thick anchor chain that is a feet around the side of the ship. … Continue reading

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Women of Windemere: Kira Grasdon

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 Kira Grasdon along with poems, videos, and an excerpt. Kira Grasdon is a student … Continue reading

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Excerpt: Teamwork Damn it!

  Luke and Kellia refuse to look at each other as they walk to where Roland and Kira are waiting. The makeshift arena is marked by four dark blue rocks that emanate dim light beams to each other, creating a … Continue reading

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