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Big Step in the Right Direction
Today was going to be a day of writing when my son wasn’t demanding that I chase him around the house. On a whim, I looked into something and spent the day planning what I would need when I go … Continue reading
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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 8
The second Luke passes through the large wooden doors of the stables, he is struck by the scent of hay and animals. He can see that the long, back wall of the stables is the defensive wall with several windows … Continue reading
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Tagged academy, action, author, book, books, dog, fantasy, horse, magic, story, storytelling, sword, writing
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No Fun in Perfection
(Note: I’m writing this with a 100+ fever, so bear with me here.) I read a fantasy book where the main character was flawless. He learned magic and swordsmanship with ease. The other characters were in awe of him even … Continue reading
Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 7
The grass is still moist with dew by the time Luke and Stiletto come within sight of the military academy. Luke is awe-struck by the academy, which is surrounded by an enormous wooden wall. Even more impressive than the wall … Continue reading
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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 6
Luke finally stops running when he comes to a river. He turns to look at the sobbing messenger who is limping a few feet behind him. Stiletto trots behind the stranger, keeping a cautious eye on him. The protective dog … Continue reading
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Stiletto
This dog might appear to be a very minor character and I fully admit to forgetting about him time to time when I first wrote Beginning of a Hero. Truthfully, he barely showed up once the first chapter was over. … Continue reading
The Next . . .
Many times I have been asked who I write like. Do I want to be the next Tolkien, Lewis, Jordan, etc.? I never liked this question because it immediately makes me think that people expect me to be unoriginal. I … Continue reading
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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 5
“What is this important mission that Duke Solomon has for me?” asks a tall man in shiny platemail. The towering warrior stands in the middle of a clearing with the remains of a large campsite scattered around him. A gray … Continue reading
Thieves and Laughter
I like writing scenes with manipulative thieves in them. It’s surprisingly entertaining writing both sides of this type of exchange. One side has to believable, but also subtly bend the truth that the reader is aware of. The other side … Continue reading
Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 4
Visindor Forest remains at peace as it has every morning for centuries. Birds sing and shimmering pixies play tag in the warm sunlight. Glistening droplets of dew cover the leaves and grass as animals quietly venture out of their homes. … Continue reading
