Feels like forever since I did a season inspiration post. I’m so happy it’s spring. One of my favorite seasons. The weather is supposed to be mild. It’s not. We’re living in 40 degrees here in New York. Last week, we hit 70. I want that back. It’s April. I should be putting away my…
Got any questions about fantasy world building- creating names, developing a magic system, coming up with unique creatures, adding tech to your world… email me at audendjohnson (at) gmail (dot) com. I’ll answer your questions on this blog. You can also ask me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Also, if you have any posts you’d…
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There are some stories that write themselves, and other stories you write and write and write. Sunbolt was both for me. I wrote the first chapter or so of Sunbolt as a short story that ended rather abruptly because I couldn’t figure out what the ending actually was. I wasn’t even sure what the story…
Title: Calling the Reaper Author: Jason Pere Genre: Dark Fantasy The time of the Unity has ended. Now, the realm of man is stranded between Paradise and Purgatory. The Valkyrie and Reaper battle over the fate of all who pass from the land of the living and into the afterlife. Eight mortal spirits from vastly different…
I usually stick to nature photography, but recently I’ve branched into taking shots of architecture. I prefer old buildings, ones with some history and personality. I’ve also been taking pictures of ordinary objects that are a bit different. I’ve never seen a silver fire hydrant and I love the way its shadow is positioned I…
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Title: A Chronicle of Chaos Author: D.M. Cain Genre: Fantasy “The new book in DM Cain’s epic Light and Shadow fantasy series certainly plunges us in at the deep end. The heart of this book—its true essence—is prejudice and love, persistence, and stubbornness.” Stewart Bint, author of In Shadows Waiting and Timeshaft. A brutal war…
My writerly pals and I are letting you see where the magic happens. Welcome to Creation Station Blog Hop! We’re sharing our work spaces and our dream offices. Find ideas, inspiration, and maybe some chuckles with a peek at my muse station. Then visit the awesome bloggers listed at the end of this post, who…
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