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Voices of Nature Blog Tour!

Stars Above (alouette) Starry nights shine bright Thousands of wee lights Constellations light the sky Darkness shows contrast While clouds have gone past Suspended in time up high Pisces and Leo Taurus and Virgo Constellations light the sky Sagittarius Libra, … Continue reading

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From Noble Hero to Murderer and Back Again

Something I’ve started to find odd in fantasy books is that most characters have no problem taking a human life.  I can understand monsters, but it’s rare that a fantasy hero will have any hesitation in killing.  Even if they’ve … Continue reading

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Falling Back Together by Kristen Hope Mazzola Cover Reveal!

Falling Back Together (Crashing #2) by Kristen Hope Mazzola ETA: May 20, 2014 Cover Artist: Cover it! Designs “I don’t know if it’s fate, coincidence, or my curse, but I’m still breathing, and my breaths are for you.” Mags McManus … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for in Character Code Consistency?

You ever read a story and the character does something that seems out of place?  Maybe the noble hero flat out killed someone for insulting him.  Perhaps the villain laid waste to an entire town and left the school alone … Continue reading

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Chris, Jo, Melissa, & Adam

It’s the last day of the Monster/Magic Item/Whatever fun and here are all of the people who shot me short lists.  First up is Chris McMullen: Kheyjm An aquatic predator found in the open ocean, the Kheyim travel in schools.  … Continue reading

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Goals for the Finish Line

Not really sure where to even start here.  I’m exhausted and stressed.  If last weekend proved anything, I can’t really go into how things work around here.  Otherwise, I get a lecture/debate on this side of the machine.  Let’s just … Continue reading

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An IMCY Production: Pen Name Game

Been a long time, but here’s a game from the Ionia Martin/Charles Yallowitz team.  Maybe this is the start of us returning to a few comical sketches or interviews.  Seems ‘Life’ got in the way.  Seriously, we were playing the … Continue reading

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from M T McGuire

Today’s list comes from M T McGuire!  Enjoy the weekend! Gralark A member of the crow family, this bird has a grainy coloration to help blend in with the wheat fields.  It feeds off insects and rodents, using its camouflage … Continue reading

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Limping On

Confusion is your world As your heart is ripped Though it was never in your chest You found it on the path Sitting in another Who now lays beneath the ground Taken without warning Sudden and severe You had no … Continue reading

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Monsters, Magic Items, and Thingies from Kirsten

Today’s creations are courtesy of Kirsten! Hoggleban A short, squat goblinoid that is covered in patches of yellow grass on its back.  Hogglebans have wide noses and big eyes because they spend much of their time in the dirt.  They … Continue reading

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