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Poetry Day: Wrath Rondelet

(A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are 8.  These were tough, so I hope I got them … Continue reading

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Revisit: The Perfect Style Is . . .

First published on February 20, 2013, I think this one still stands.  Can’t think of anything else to change about this post.  I am wondering if I should keep this old post revisiting going through September though.  Just to make … Continue reading

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Revisit: Unstoppable

This was first published on February 16, 2013 and it’s a weird one.  Only because I would go on to make Nyx and Clyde more susceptible to losing.  I still think a ‘versus’ between characters from different worlds is inherently … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Inches Crawled

The title pretty much says it all.  Since the last post, I only managed to type in one chapter of edits for Darwin & the Beast Collector.  I was hoping for more, but last Sunday was busier than expected.  Well, I … Continue reading

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Revisit- The Critic: Ally and Nemesis of the Artist

This was first posted on February 6, 2013 and it’s pretty clear.  A critic can be seen as helpful and harmful.  I think my opinion has changes slightly in that I’m much more cautious about listening.  This is more with … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Envy Rondelet

(A rondelet is a 7-line poem where the first line is repeated on line 3 and 7.  The refrain lines are usually 4 syllables and the other 4 lines are 8.  These were tough, so I hope I got them … Continue reading

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Revisit: Magic of Support

Posted on January 27, 2013, I still don’t know about the question I wanted to ask after this post.  The one I would ask now is: Has anyone else had an encounter similar to the one I described?  One with … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Begrudging Allies

This is a fun scene from Beginning of a Hero and one that I remember changing a lot during the editing process.  Every time I altered my plan for Kira, I had to come back to this scene and change the … Continue reading

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Revisit: The Rejection Letter: Inspiration, Pain, and Kindling

Posted on January 19th, 2013, this is a fun one.  Not really much else to add to it since it’s right to the point.  People who weren’t following me back then might get a kick out of the final question … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Hot, Busy, and Aching

This was definitely a big work week because the humidity caused me to have little energy for more.  I spent time with my son, which included a zoo trip last Sunday.  They reopened the ‘World of Darkness’ at the Bronx … Continue reading

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