Category Archives: Books

Guest author: N. A. Granger – These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

I always liked this song from The Sound of Music, probably because I like kittens and brown paper packages wrapped up in string. When Sue asked me to do a guest post, I waffled – should it be profound and … Continue reading

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Seasons of Imagination – a new book by Trent P. McDonald

Reblogged from Trent’s World: Trent P. McDonald’s Seasons of Imagination contains an eclectic mix of stories covering many places, times and even different genre, yet they all hold one thing in common, they are all about people. Be they silly, … Continue reading

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Guest author: Erika Kind – Finding meaning

I feel absolutely thankful and honored that our wonderful Sue kindly asked me to write a guest-post for her blog. Her request came out of the blue for me and I am happy and excited! I asked Sue what she … Continue reading

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Charles Yallowitz -Where Did the Shattered States Come From?

Cover art by Jon Hunsinger John W. Howell asked: “I would like to know the inspiration for the Bedlam series. I know your fantasy world was inspired by your gaming so what inspired bedlam?” Crossing Bedlam is fairly new compared … Continue reading

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Another glass? from Tallis Steelyard

You know how it happens, there are two of you sitting drinking and then, suddenly and before you know it, there are three. So we sat in companionable conversation with our new friend Edard and swapped experiences. It struck me … Continue reading

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‘Frankly Speaking’ – Don Massenzio shares Chapter 1 of his first book 

Your first book is like your first child. It might not be perfect, but you put a lot of effort into it and hope for the best. Frankly Speaking was published in April of 2014. The idea for the book … Continue reading

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Guest author: Susan A. Royal – Xander’s Tangled Web

I write Scifi, Fantasy and Paranormal. Most of my stories are about people who have adventures they never expected. Think Twilight Zone or Amazing stories. Something along those lines. I love to talk about writing any chance I get, and … Continue reading

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Milestones, people power and the OMG effect

It doesn’t matter what we are doing, consciously or not, we all seem to set ourselves arbitrary milestones. Some decide on them in advance, creating a deliberate goal that is as firmly fixed as a guiding star, others simply recognise … Continue reading

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Guest author: Inia Jardine – Visions

The tale of visions, of me and how it all started… Most people all over the world, I’m sure, dream of spending some time on a sun-drenched tropical island to get away from the hustle and bustle of their daily … Continue reading

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Guest author: Robert Eggleton – Rarity from the Hollow

Increasing Sensitivity to Victimization Through Satire and Comedy Charles Dickens may not have been the first novelist to address the evils of child victimization in fiction, but his work has certainly had an impact on the consciousness of us all. … Continue reading

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