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Top of 2016 #5: Ways to the Support the Author in Your Life

(Originally posted HERE.) Many of us have seen the above picture and it’s right.  That is a great way to support an author that you enjoy and want to see them continue.  Yet, there is another area of support that … Continue reading

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Top of 2016 #4: 7 Signs You Have a Dragon Infestation

(Originally posted HERE.) We’ve all been there.  Minding our own business when we stumble onto a sign that there are dragons nearby.  If we’re lucky, the beast is already gone or simply passing through the area.  Yet there are times … Continue reading

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Top of 2016 #3: 7 Ways to Put a Robot in Your Fantasy Story

(Apparently, the 7 Lists stole the show last year.  Original is HERE.) It isn’t easy putting tech into a fantasy setting.  Yet it can be done!  Sometimes even correctly.  Here are 7 methods that might or might not work.  Though … Continue reading

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Top of 2016 #2: 7 Signs a Person is Suffering from Author Fatigue

(Originally posted HERE.) Does this really need an intro?  Sure most, if not all, of us have been here at some point.  This is possibly a new thing I’ll do from time to time, which was inspired by John W. … Continue reading

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Top of 2016 #1: Guest Post: Writing Weird Stuff- Or Breaking Every Rule in the Book by Sue Vincent

(I’m going to be posting the Top 7 posts of 2016 this week.  I only chose the ones that debuted in 2016 since a lot of old ones hit the mark like Dinosaurs in Fantasy and Conflict: Fancy Way of … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Phoning It In on the 31st!

Well . . . this is the finale to 2016.  I’m not really sure people will be paying attention today, so I don’t know what to say.  People that come here often already know my woes and . . . … Continue reading

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A Thankful Farewell to 2016: Let the Door Hit You . . . Twice

 Another year passes This one horrible To many Nothing gone right So much gone wrong Happy to put the months behind To nurture hope A new year Means fresh chances And adventures That may go in our favor Happy New … Continue reading

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Peek Behind the Curtain

I know this post might fall on deaf ears, but I figured it was worth a shot.  I’m always looking for ways to interact here and that usually boils down to opening the floor for questions.  I have an ask … Continue reading

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So You Want to Adventure Without Weapons

When it comes to fantasy combat, you think swords, lances, axes, armor, crossbow, and clubs. It’s rare that a character will be known for martial arts unless they use a weapon connected to the style. Dariana doesn’t do anything like … Continue reading

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Writing Telepaths Without Going Too Far: Is Anything a Secret?

With Dariana taking the spotlight in The Spirit Well, it means there will be a lot of telepathic tricks coming out.  She hasn’t really cut loose with her powers, sticking more to mind-reading, astral travel, blocking pain, enhancing her strength, and … Continue reading

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