Tag Archives: Windemere

Teaser Tuesday: Trouble on a Rainy Night #fantasy #shortstories

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

Here’s another one from The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks.  I’m finding it difficult to locate the older teasers, so they might all be new.  This is a part from Ichabod Brooks & the Orphan’s Shadow.  The adventure is him helping to … Continue reading →

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Bigotry in Fantasy Worlds

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

Something that many consider a ‘staple’ of fantasy is conflict and tension between the various races.  There’s this weird dislike that seems to appear among them, which is hateful globally and more mild bickering for those in the same party.  … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: The Friendship of Bob and Luther #fantasy #vampires

Posted on June 18, 2019 by

Here’s a short excerpt from the first of the War of Nytefall series.  It’s the introduction of two characters that have been really fun to write.  I always enjoy having Luther and Bob do their bickering and bantering.  They’re like vampiric … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Mercenary Prince vs Tribe Baron #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

The Compass Key managed to get a vote and I was surprised how little I’d done teasers for it.  Part of the reason for this is because it’s a big transition book during the Legends of Windemere series.  I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Verbal Sparring #vampires #fantasy

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

I have to admit that I’m running out of juicy and non-spoiler excerpts from War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  Feel free to pick up a copy if you’re enjoying these.  This one with some fun verbal sparring.  I think I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Writing Empathy as a Power or Ability

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

Mary L. Schmidt asked a few months ago about writing a post about empathy or intuitiveness towards emotions.  Now, I’ve thought a lot about this and I think this is something we should look at for every character.  Sure, you … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Fanged Words of Wisdom #vampires #fantasy

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

Here’s another excerpt from War of Nytefall: Rivalry.  It’s a very low key scene, but it involves Decker who doesn’t get a lot of page time.  I feel bad that I don’t use him as much as I want.  He was … Continue reading →

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