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Do Authors Need to Access Emotions While Writing?

I’m surprised when I run into people who think authors shouldn’t access any emotions while writing.  They feel one must remain calm, clear-headed, and at peace even if the scene is one of anger or fear.  Never been given an … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Some Steps Forward And . . . Nap Time

The last few weeks of the school year are always exhausting.  I’ve said before that I get the stress of being a TA and a parent of a teenager during this time.  My son had his hardest regents this week, … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Return When You Have a Spine

(Think we all know this type of person.  They’ve been around since the possibility of an anonymous criticism existed.  Probably been around longer than the written word.) I get your message With no name attached Ripping me asunder As if … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Drinking Champ

(Another old excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower. I basically found a bunch of old teasers from before I made the ‘Teaser Tuesday’ category.) “So this is where you went,” Nyx slurs, awkwardly sliding to the floor. … Continue reading

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How Do They Have Drinkable Water in Fantasy Worlds?

This thought came to my mind with no inspiration.  Then again, I simply might have been thirsty and lacking water.  It made me think about how characters drink water in fantasy worlds with no treatment plants.  We’re told that we … Continue reading

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Goal Post: The End is Nigh!

Of the school year that is . . . Then I get a week off before I’m back to work doing the summer session.  That’s fine though because it’s more laidback, we have trips every week, and I can wear … Continue reading

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What If You Were a Hero From an Evil Family?

This is kind of a combination of a questions and scenario post.  Doesn’t even need much of an explanation. You were born into a villain family and became a hero.  Why do you think you would turn and what would … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: Religion

(I’m totally sure the comments will be fine.  Yup.  Nothing controversial about this poem at all.) The evolution of faith Uniting people Bringing hope To the many fallen Inspiring the artists Since the dawn of time Built on tenants Of … Continue reading

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7 Tips to a Hero Coming from a Villain Family

It might seem easy to have a hero come from a villainous family.  Yet, you might want to put some nuance in there to really make an impact.  What are some things to consider with this background? If you want … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Welcome Home

(An old excerpt from Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies) The bakery at the entrance to Haven fills the air with the sweet aroma of fresh pastries. Aedyn can feel his mouth water as they pass the open door … Continue reading

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