“Stories should leave an imprint on the reader, a testament to where they’ve been.”
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Artists and creatives, including writers, come in all different varieties. Some are organized. Some work fast. Some like to follow their muse all over the place. Some have unique rituals they follow. What we all have in common is a…
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Meet the Cast: Mirelle Pathara
Mother to Katira, the main character in Stonebearer’s Betrayal, and companion to Jarand, Mirelle is both a nurturer and councilor. In sticky situations, she is the one most likely to stay rational and calm and keep the other characters from…
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Within the Pages, by Rae
People are like books, containing journeys, adventures, and hidden turns. Today’s post is about the journey of a young entrepreneur working to make the world of reading a little bit brighter. Rae was kind enough to help me with my…
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Book Review, Stonebearer’s Betrayal
Posting a full review here feels way too much like tooting my own horn, but today’s review is special. Last Friday, my oldest son job shadowed me as I went about my day as an author. He learned about free…
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Researching the Daydream, by Amy Beatty
Probably one of the most frustrating thing I hear about fantasy authors is the belief that we make everything up. We come up with a world, stick people in it, add a touch of magic, and voila! Fantasy story. The…
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Everyone Needs a Hero
Maybe it’s true. Maybe we don’t know what we have until we’ve lost it. But, maybe it’s also true that we don’t know what we’re missing until we find it. A.A. Milne It’s a moment that isn’t soon forgotten. You…
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Toxic Fans and How Not to be One, with James Wymore
Every single one of us has that one friend who hates things with an unusual passion. You know the one – and if you don’t, it might be you. The conversation will start with a casual discussion about the most…
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Janus: The God of Beginning
January is all about new beginnings and I, among others, have beat the goals and resolutions drum loudly and with gusto. But, have you ever thought about where the word January comes from? Until recently neither did I. That was,…
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Show, Don’t Tell – For Literature and Life, with Mike Thayer
There are very few lessons more powerful than those encouraging people to continually seek improvement and to be their best selves. Today’s guest, Mike Thayer, is a shining example of just that. He’s chosen to live fearlessly and reach for…
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