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Best of 2023 #3: 7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

(This was originally posted on March 8th, 2023.  Seems I started 2023 strong.) Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as … Continue reading

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The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks Available on Amazon!

The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks is a fun, popular, and interesting addition to my library.  It stands as the only short story collection I’ve written, but the odd thing is that middle adjective.  People really enjoy Ichabod’s adventures.  … Continue reading

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Revisiting Origins: Baron Arthuru Kernaghan

(Realized I never did an early origin post for the Baron.  It was just this one right before I released the final volume.  Looking it over, I don’t think I would have changed anything.  There was the temptation to have … Continue reading

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Revisiting Origins: Selenia Hamilton

Selenia Hamilton was another game character created by the gamemaster.  I don’t really remember how often she showed up, but it usually involved Luke causing some trouble.  She never got to show off her prowess in the game or do … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Luke Day by Getting a Free Copy of ‘Beginning of a Hero’

I was all ready to do a post on Daylight Savings Time or American Football Day.  Then, I saw that today was ‘National Luke Day’ and felt that I had no choice. For those who don’t know, one of the … Continue reading

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Revisiting Origins: Clyde

(Note: The core cast of War of Nytefall had their origin posts done prior to the release of the first book.  So, it’s kind of interesting to see how I pitched them.) War of Nytefall is very much about Clyde because he … Continue reading

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Do I Need to Use a Dragon?- Fight Scenes

(Do I Need to Use a Dragon?‘s final section is on ‘The Quest’.  Just a colorful way of saying ‘the plot’.  One of my favorite scenes to write are fight scenes.  They’re a fun challenge and a necessity in most … Continue reading

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Revisiting Origins: Delvin Cunningham

(Delvin Cunningham had a similar path as Timoran Wrath.  After a cameo, he officially debuted in Family of the Tri-Rune.  He showed up rather close to the end of that book, but proved himself going forward.  This would result in him … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as slashing with a cutlass.  So, what are some things that will help you … Continue reading

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Bludgeoning Time!

Typically, there are three styles of melee weapons.  You have slashing where you swing and cut like edged swords and axes.  Then there is piercing/stabbing, which include your non-edged swords and spears. Finally, you have the third one that doesn’t … Continue reading

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