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What If Your Hero is a Pessimist?

I’m not 100% sure Rorschach is the best example.  He might be more cynical than pessimistic, but it’s been a while since I saw the movie or read the graphic novel.  I asked a friend if he knew of a … Continue reading →

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Goals and . . . How Did That Happen?

So I woke up to this for The Merchant of Nevra Coil:   Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,354 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #87 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Furniture Shoppe: We Have Chairs

Can I help you find the perfect furniture for your home?  Wait.  Magic furniture?  We only sell regular stuff.  Is this some kind of joke?  A very stretched skit for an author’s blog?  He has no idea why he wrote … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Autism in Fiction

I’m sure a few people are already twitching at this topic and wondering if I’ve gone mad with the topic.  This is a very delicate subject for some, but it’s been on my mind for a while.  More so now … Continue reading →

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Review: The Experimental Notebook of C.S. Boyack (Surprisingly by C.S. Boyack.)

CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON SITE! Right out of the gate, you’re hit with a story that has a twist ending. This really set the tempo of the other stories, which kept me interested in the whole collection. Every story has … Continue reading →

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Rogues Gallery in Novels: Is It Possible?

That’s not even all of Spider-Man’s enemies.  I can see Shriek, Shocker, Black Cat, Carrion, Jackal, and a few others that are missing.  Though I think Shocker is big one that’s missing since Black Cat goes hero at times, the … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: On the Run

Today, I’m putting up a special treat.  It’s also late because school is closed and the munchkin has finally decided to give me some time to work.  I have 15 minutes or so.  He can’t tell time yet, so he … Continue reading →

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New Release: Death before Daylight by Shannon A. Thompson

The time has come for The Timely Death Trilogy to come to an end. Two eternities. One ending. “Harmony would only come with destruction.” The moment Eric and Jessica are reunited, they are torn apart. After the appearance of a … Continue reading →

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A Monster for a Hero?

There’s something about having a monster as a hero that’s fascinating.  I’m talking about a character who is monstrous in power and appearance.  Their actions are heroic and for a good cause, but first glance would make you think ‘dangerous … Continue reading →

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Goals for a Short Week: Happy Rosh Hashanah (L’Shana Tova to keep some Jew Cred)

Heard this song several times on the radio and had no idea who sang it.  The whistling part was rather creepy, which caught my interest.  Not even sure of the lyrics. This week will be chaotic and short.  The little … Continue reading →

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