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These Are Not Rules of Fantasy

A big headache for genre writing is that nearly every reader has their own set of rules about how that genre should work.  They have their favorite authors and all others get compared to those ‘elite’.  Any deviation is met … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed: July 30th Cover Reveal for ‘The Compass Key’ (STICKY POST! NEW STUFF BELOW!)

This post is going to sit here for most of July and the title will tell you why.  I’m still aiming for an August 1st debut of Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key, so it’s not too early to get … Continue reading →

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Heart Storm

Stabs in the chest Like something seeks release A beast of wind That tears and rages at your seams Fed by pain Inescapable by those who live Creature wants to rule Conquering the tattered husk of you Not caring about … Continue reading →

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In The Land of Kalavahm

Stepping off the amber path That led me through the darkest souls I have come to where it rests The land of Kalavahm Country bathed in emerald clouds Where all lost pieces land Setting off on a well worn path … Continue reading →

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*Insert World Cup Goal Reference*

The toddler is home Monday and Friday, so I don’t plan on leaping into any big projects or adventures.  As it stands, I probably won’t be starting that big editing run until August when Book 5 is out.  That is … Continue reading →

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: Baron Arthuru Kernaghan Debut (Spoiler Warning)

Here is the end of the month surprise.  A touch of spoiler, but it has to be done.  Hard to promote future books without this guy being revealed on my blog. 

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: Krypters, Ravenous ‘Children’ of Nyx

Nyx spent a few books being pushed to her limits, but these creatures are the first time her magic was ever truly negated.  They’re hungry to devour her aura and flesh, but nobody really knows why.  Check out their debut … Continue reading →

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The Crying Scene and The Beloved Villain

I just finished watching an anime I’ve been meaning to get to for a long time.  I saw the first version of it and read a lot of the manga, but this was the new version that I finally got … Continue reading →

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: Kalam the One-Footed Vampire

This guy causes a lot of trouble for Luke, Nyx, and their friends.  One could say he triggers the main plot of the story, but that might be giving the pompous bloodsucker too much credit.  Kalam is a vampire and … Continue reading →

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Villain Teaser Excerpt: General Vile the Sinister Halfling

Not sure if I ever mentioned this guy on here, but he’s a major ally of the Lich who got involved in the action more often than I expected.  He debuts during the first scene of Allure of the Gypsies, … Continue reading →

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