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The Man in the Cupboard, pt. 11

Feb 28, 2014

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In the previous episode, Mike learned that Benjamin the blue jay, the one creature in the park that might know about the fate of the she tinkers, has lost his mind. Today we will bring him one step closer to his goal. To read the previous episode, click here! To start at the beginning, click…

Back to Business

Dec 2, 2013

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Jodi L. Milner

in Writing Updates

The month of November seemed to fly by faster than normal, there was way too much going on and not nearly enough time for any of it. We celebrated Thanksgiving and three birthdays. Then there was the decorating and the cooking and the other dozens of things needed to prepare for the holidays. As for…

Waiting for Perspective

Sep 30, 2013

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Jodi L. Milner

in As I see it, Stonebearer’s Betrayal, Writing Updates

I am now two weeks into a self imposed six week break away from my manuscript and random scenes and characters are still wandering through my head. Taking a break between drafts is important because it helps me regain needed perspective and distance. While writing I get too close to the story and can no…

An Anthem for Post Apocalyptic Fiction

Sep 27, 2013

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Jodi L. Milner

in As I see it, Marvellous Miscellany

For most of you it won’t come as a surprise when I say I’m a musical gal. I love a song that gets the heart pumping and the body moving. With that in mind, most of my writing has a particular type of music that works best with it. This summer I heard a song that…

Fiction Friday: Izis of Velchi

Aug 30, 2013

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Jodi L. Milner

in Short Stories and Other Fiction

At last I’m going to share part of a fantasy story with you. This tale was meant to be a short story but as with most fantasy pieces I set out to create, it has grown during the course of the writing and now is begging to be part of something much bigger. I like…

Writing Update – June

Jul 1, 2013

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Jodi L. Milner

in Stonebearer’s Betrayal, Writing Updates

June marked the start of summer vacation for the kids and a lot less undisturbed time for me. It felt I spent most of the month spent finding balance between housework, playing with the kids, and finding time for me to continue working on my story. Still, I ended the month with the manuscript heavier…

The Perfect Book

Jun 10, 2013

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Jodi L. Milner

in As I see it

We all have our favorites, those books that are never far from our night stands. They are the worn and comfortable books that we keep coming back to year after year, like an old friend. What is it about those books that hold our attention even after the surprises are gone? Everyone has different things…

Fiction Friday: The Music of Heaven

May 24, 2013

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Jodi L. Milner

in Short Stories and Other Fiction

Today’s post is a piece of flash fiction inspired by this piece of abstract art. For more terrific public domain abstract art, check out The Public Domain. Enjoy! “They’ve broken the sky, now there’s no going back.” Balzac said, reaching towards the cacophony of color and light that arched overhead. The sky seethed in billowing masses of reds and…

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