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The Critic: Ally and Nemesis of the Artist

First, I’m going to be clear that I have no problem with critics. They serve an important purpose and are really helpful.  I’m inspired to work hard because of the fact that there are people out there whose job it … Continue reading →

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Origin Week: Aedyn Karwyn

I was going to do Sari (sounds so wrong and dirty given the character), but I wanted to be able to stay near the computer after her origin post.  So, my date with Sari will be delayed until Thursday when … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek Treat: Introducing Sari (Allure of the Gypsies)

The ground rushes to meet her beautiful face after Sari trips over a tree root that she couldn’t see through her tears. Dirt joins the twigs and leaves that are caught in the dark blue waterfall of hair that cascades … Continue reading →

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What to Post? What to Post? What to Post?

I’m thinking of doing another sneak peek of a future book.  I’m torn between the following scenes: Introduction of Sari the gypsy from Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies. Exciting chase scene over the trap-filled rooftops of a city … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Munchkin

This is really just going to be a simple question for any parents of young children who are also writers or simply work from home: How do you get stuff done when your kid is home, shows no signs of … Continue reading →

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Fritz Warrenberg

Fritz was played by my friend Nate.  Beyond that I’m not really sure where to begin with him.  He is a gnome who is an inventor, illusionist, monster chronicler, and purveyor of fair maidens’ affections.  In the actual game, there … Continue reading →

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Bessaria Spamcakes

This is a precursor origin story to tomorrow’s origin story.  Bessaria Spamcakes is the loyal, brave, jittery, intelligent riding sheep of Fritz Warrenberg.  She was created by my friend Nate who played Fritz and had to have been the least … Continue reading →

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Boromir, We Hardly Knew Ye

One of the most difficult decisions any author can make is killing off a character.  Many of us don’t have the luxury of working in comic books where death is nothing more than a temporary situation.  So, an author will … Continue reading →

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Balancing Act

I stand between my many forms As they all converge upon my head A chapter left undone While the laundry yells my name A chattering wife Ignored for a wailing child Or a screaming parent Rooms waiting to be cleaned … Continue reading →

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A Giant Did It

When the wind blows A giant has sneezed   When the thunder roars A giant has clapped   When the ocean rises A giant has splashed   When the rain falls A giant has cried   When the earth shakes … Continue reading →

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