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Seven Sin Rondelets

This set of 8 short poems stem from a conversation from years back.  It was a philosophical discussion that went all over the place and eventually landed on the concept of sin.  We discussed how every person is slightly sinful … Continue reading

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Quandary and Confusion

So, I’ve been chugging away at ‘Tales of the Slumberlord’ and I’ll probably finish the characters up tonight.  Tomorrow and the weekend will see me finishing up the brief book outlines to make sure I’ll remember what I’m doing when … Continue reading

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Story Prompt 1: Justin and the Monkey

This is a short story that is part of the new challenge put out by We Drink Because We’re Poets.  Here is the prompt before I get into the story: “Write me a story about Justin Bieber and his monkey. What … Continue reading

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I Got Nothing

I think this is the first day in a while where I don’t have anything planned for my blog.  I have no book excerpts, no thoughts on writing, no ask a character, and the poetry challenge is over.  I should … Continue reading

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Beginning of a Hero Goodreads Giveaway!

For the month of May, I am running a Goodreads Giveaway for Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero.  Two free, signed copies of my book will be the prizes for two lucky contestants. You can join by going to … Continue reading

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Goodreads Giveaway Questions

So, I have been told about the Goodreads Giveaway by Michelle Proulx and Sarah Cradit.  Looking at the set-up and everything, I think this would be a good way to do contests and not have to worry about my own … Continue reading

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Poetry Prompt: Screams

The sound of screams echoed everywhere Even though I was alone Their raspy voices tore at my ears Causing them to drip onto my shoulders The screams grew in rage and pain Shrieking for escape from their prison Deep within … Continue reading

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When One Book Just Won’t Do

So, you’re writing your book and burning through your story like an author possessed by a word-obsessed demon.  You’re nearing the end of your manuscript with a twinkle in your eye that is just slightly brighter than the bit of … Continue reading

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Conclusion to the Smashwords/B&N/Amazon Issue

So, that chaos has undone itself and I learned a few things that other self-published authors will find helpful. Smashwords puts your book on Barnes & Noble and they have to be the one to take it down. It takes … Continue reading

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The Elysium Saga

One day in college, I decided to run my own Dungeons & Dragons game.  The first session had 3 of the players not show up, so I was left with only two players.  It started with a quest to destroy … Continue reading

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