After nearly a ten-day of rest at Klingger’s, the dwarves arrived, thanks to the speed of Fawnlum’s messenger, with fire in their eyes. “If you stick with me,” Fawnlum told them, “the tri-cleorps will come to you, since we killed their holy figure.” Gritcomb slapped the top of his head. “Hoots, mon,” he exclaimed, a…
Only Fawnlum Could Do This
In the eastern quarter of Henbrace, in the Plavence and stronghold of the city’s wizards, Morgenferrin sat before Jorain Maretto. “A pleasure it is, Lady Copprin, to welcome such a distinguished visitor to my quarters.” “Thank you for your hospitality, especially in light of my heritage.” “Well, I’ve never entertained a dragon before,” he said,…
Here’s more advice from Kristina Stanley, not just for bringing a novel to life for a reader, but how a “test reader” can help the writer – Who Will Read Your First Draft And How Do You Help Them? — KRISTINA STANLEY
When I finished the first draft of my first novel, Descent, I was exhilarated and terrified. Exhilarated because I’d accomplished my dream of writing a novel, and terrified because I now had to share it with someone. But who? My lucky husband got to be my first beta reader. He understood how important my story was […]
via Who Will Read Your First Draft And How Do You Help Them? — KRISTINA STANLEY
Play a Dangerous Scheme
Moving among the many townsfolk and refugees, wearing the magical disguise of an old human male in worn farmer’s garb, Egress watched the people of Swinden, as they hurriedly evacuated their town in central Humboldt Bruit. Those who had already fled danger, were able to take to the road again more quickly, with word of…
The Darkness is Still Their Domain
In the northern part of Windsaeve, close to the border with the farmlands, the Coastals sat in one of their first nests. “Well, they followed us here, too,” Dreighton said, as they waited, letting the mob move past. “We’ll just choose our moment,” Fawnlum said. “I don’t think they’re going to get chased off by…
Good Profit, Bad News
When Morgenferrin had asked Shrehvone for pieces of the Segune Tree – the sacred and ancient timber, blessed with the realm-touch of the elves’ gods – rooted in the center of the elf-home, he had come very close to ordering her execution, she was sure. Not that he had not been tempted centuries before, she…
Gallery Chapter 1
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- Don’t mess with these girls
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- If Optimus Prime and 1980’s She-Ra had a daughter
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- She’s not just a magical nerd
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- She’ll let you live. Unless you try to steal her gold.
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- You don’t know she’s there until you’re dead.
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- The hard-working man
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Gallery Chapter 4
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- We must part for now.
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- The Idiot Hero
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- You’re going to charge how much?
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Gallery Chapter 9
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