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Teaser Tuesday: Putting on a Show #fantasy #adventure

Here is a fun excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Curse of the Dark Wind that might have a little bit of spoiler.  It’s part of a fight scene, so you get to see Sari in action. Sari is caught off-guard when the … Continue reading

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The One-Time Use Power

Back when I wrote my topic list, I had a bunch of examples for what I’m talking about here, but I forgot them.  Sorry about that.  I did remember one that really brings the general idea to the forefront.  Couldn’t … Continue reading

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A Week of Work, Holidays, Birthdays, and Limited Exposure

Another week of schoolwork and housework.  Look, I’ve got very little else going on here since New York is such a mess.  Things were a little easier since our spring break was supposed to start on Thursday and we have … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing Characters with Anxiety

A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory again. Eh, I’m just copying and pasting here.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it and have my own experiences to … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing Characters with Depression

A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it and have my own experiences to work off, which is what fuels these posts.  … Continue reading

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Do You Avoid or Tackle Mental Health Issues in Fiction?

I bring up mental health a lot here.  Usually, it’s in regards to the topic itself and not connecting it to writing.  Well, I’m going to switch that up here.  Wednesday and Friday are going to be some 7 Tip … Continue reading

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Returning to Teaser Tuesday without a New Release

The above picture is what I got when I did a Yahoo Image Search for ‘Tough Call Meme’.  I laughed, so it stuck.  It doesn’t help me at all though. I took some time this week to schedule enough Teaser … Continue reading

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Voices from Inside the House . . . Because We Can’t Go Out

This week was crazy.  We’d be doing schoolwork nonstop from 8 am until 1 or 2 pm.  I know people suggest breaks, but then it draws out longer and I get a child who is crying about not having any … Continue reading

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Ask-the-Author . . . Wait . . . Why Did I Write That?

I make my blog subject list and schedule posts pretty far in advance these days.  It’s because I really only have time to blog on weeknights and want to keep that part far ahead.  Clears writing time on the weekend.  … Continue reading

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The Future of Nytefall . . . And Other Projects

Well, War of Nytefall: Eradication has been out for a while and it means I have to look to the future.  Wow . . . Those clouds are pretty dark.  Is that a clown waving a blood-soaked weed whacker around?  Okay, there … Continue reading

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