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The Confusing Conundrum a.k.a. My Wishy-Washy Brain

Somewhere between writing a tense scene of traveling through a graveyard and a fun scene of a villain gloating while getting mocked, I came up with an idea.  Well, not an idea, but a thought that might be an idea … Continue reading

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Runaway Characters

I have a habit of letting my characters wander through a scene without much direction and it has led to a lot of interesting developments over the years. Just recently the wandering writing style has designed how goblin society works … Continue reading

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Bouncing Around the Weekend

Have any other writers hit a point in a project where they really want to write the next scene/chapter, but they have too much going on over the weekend to get to it?  I’m there now.

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Nimby

It’s interesting that this charming, friendly halfling thief became such an integral part to my series.  I hate to say this about the little guy, but he is rather cliche.  Yet, there is something mysterious and dangerous about him that … Continue reading

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Crushers of Souls and Puppies

I read a post about the characteristics of heroes and it got me thinking about the other side of the equation.  How do you write a good villain?  I always had more interest in villains than heroes because I realized … Continue reading

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 9

“Remember to eat everything on your plate, dear. Old Betty has to keep all of you growing warriors fed, so there shouldn’t be any reason to waste food,” the elderly woman advises Luke from behind the serving counter after handing … Continue reading

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Big Step in the Right Direction

Today was going to be a day of writing when my son wasn’t demanding that I chase him around the house. On a whim, I looked into something and spent the day planning what I would need when I go … Continue reading

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Night of 1,000 Stenches

Arriving once a month Scheduled By a demented madman The night begins With the innocent feast Replicas of food From a foreign land Drenched in sauces That range from soup To liquid fire It is a hearty meal That breaks … Continue reading

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No Fun in Perfection

(Note: I’m writing this with a 100+ fever, so bear with me here.) I read a fantasy book where the main character was flawless. He learned magic and swordsmanship with ease. The other characters were in awe of him even … Continue reading

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 7

The grass is still moist with dew by the time Luke and Stiletto come within sight of the military academy. Luke is awe-struck by the academy, which is surrounded by an enormous wooden wall. Even more impressive than the wall … Continue reading

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