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Good Example of Fight Scene with Banter?

This was one of my favorite movies as a kid and this was one of my favorite scenes.  I caught it tonight after putting the toddler to bed and realized something.  The fight scene is amazing.  Banter is corny, but … Continue reading

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Character Origins: Tam Connor

I’ll get this out of the way: Tam Connor was designed during my high school years around the same time as Sin.  While Sin started as a boomerang-hurling boy with a fairy friend (Legend of Zelda), Tam was the female … Continue reading

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Tell Them

Tell them Whispers an inner voice Wanting you to speak Revealing secrets Characters yet unseen Villains in the shadows All your hidden work Before their time has come Tell them Urges an inner imp Who revels in how far you’ve … Continue reading

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Our Beloved Ringleader

Visit Readful Things Where this impish angel sits Directing the circus As our humble Queen Creating games and mischief Keeping spirits high And teasing those held dear With smiles and fun in mind I owe her much For her support … Continue reading

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Guest Blog: Pick Your Poison by Melissa Janda

Today we have a fun and entertaining story by Melissa Janda.  Enjoy. I want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Charles Yallowitz for allowing me to guest post on his blog. This is my first ever guest post … Continue reading

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Ask a Character: Clyde

I mentioned that the theme of this week would be vampires or vampire-like beings.  This is in honor of the future since my second series will be vampire-based.  I’m talking all vampires and no mortals.  Unfortunately, this means I have … Continue reading

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‘I Bought Daddy’s Book!’

Here’s a funny story to warm your hearts and possibly wet your pants.  I was left home alone with my son and he wanted to eat lunch while watching Ninja Turtles.  Nothing new there, but he finally broke his month … Continue reading

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What Do You Look for In Vampires?

First, I feel sick just putting any Twilight picture on here.  I’ll make things better for myself with a picture at the end.  Second, this isn’t supposed to be a Twilight bash, so I’m going to get some history out … Continue reading

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Legacy of Dreams

I write of legends Kicking off the Age of Heroes Followed by one left behind Vampires rule the night Slumberlords and hero thieves A continent has been found War between the fallen ones While children hunt for long lost gods … Continue reading

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Algorithms and Price

So I’ve been . . . do I really have to explain the picture and bad joke?  No?  Good then let me continue here.  I’ve been looking at sites to try and figure out more about the algorithm Amazon uses.  … Continue reading

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