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Creating Emotions in Fiction

For many authors, one of the most important goals of writing a story is creating an emotional response in the reader.  It covers the entire range from anger to relief to happiness.  I’m sure most avid readers have had a … Continue reading

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Raven’s Dawn Part 31 (Finale) #horror #thriller #Halloween

(HAPPY HALLOWEEN!) Apollo groans as he washes up on the mist-covered island, the gaping wound in his stomach seeping blood. He grabs the rotting pole of a pier, most of which has been washed away by the waves. Using it … Continue reading

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Questions for Delvin Cunningham Needed!

This is for a post that will be done on November 16th.  All that’s needed is for people to post questions for Delvin in the comments.  With his adventures coming to an end, I’m sure there are plenty of things … Continue reading

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Raven’s Dawn Part 30 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(Wow.  Last post was weird.  Go see for yourself.) With Gemma trailing behind, Dawn waltzes into the library and frowns at the chaos around her. Transforming her dress into a comfortable shirt and pants, she walks through the destroyed furniture … Continue reading

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Raven’s Dawn Part 29 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(I’m typing this while on the phone. CLICK HERE for link.) A powerful wind repeatedly whips at Apollo as he gets to his feet and looks around for Aurora. Standing at the edge of the lake shore, he can barely … Continue reading

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Is It Really Nearly November?

Am I alone in thinking this year has gone by too quickly?  Everything is a blur with the previous releases and life events.  Can’t say I enjoyed 2017 that much either, but . . . Okay, this is like the … Continue reading

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Raven’s Dawn Part 28 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(Dawn dares you to look back. Nothing goes wrong when you turn around in a horror story.) With the back door opening to a brick wall, the twins are forced to rush up the stairs and search for a window. … Continue reading

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Raven’s Dawn Part 27 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(This opening link gag definitely peaked a long time ago.) The fluorescent bulbs in the ceiling are harsh and bright, causing the twins to shut their eyes once the black bags are taken off their heads. Staring at their bare … Continue reading

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Raven’s Dawn Part 26 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(Check out yesterday’s post & see which one was scarier.) Sitting on inflatable thrones that are at the head of a dragon-shaped table, Apollo and Aurora calmly take in their surroundings. The white walls ripple like bubbles when a blast … Continue reading

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Raven’s Dawn Part 25 #horror #thriller #Halloween

(CLICK HERE to witness what your younger self missed.) Claiming a window table in the dining hall, the three students find that they have no appetite after getting very little sleep. Wearing the same clothes from the night before, they … Continue reading

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