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December 15, 2016
A Spontaneous New Hobby (And Merry Christmas!)
The other day, I received a text from a friend from church asking if I could help with selling the Star Trek collection left behind by someone who passed away. I said yes, expecting the delivery of a box or two. A truckload later, I now find myself with enough merchandise to start my own…
November 7, 2016
Voting Is Your Superpower
“I was planning on voting, but I can’t bring myself to vote for either candidate.” “Whatever is the matter? We have fought long and hard to earn the right to have a say in how things are run. How can you give up now?” “It’s their hats, my dear. A true candidate should be adorned in…
September 27, 2016
The Art of Film Adaptation
“They’ve decided to do an adaptation of your book Under The Moon’s Shadow, professor.” “How curious. We need more films which explore the ethos of man, but how will they capture the essence of my art? The book is three hundred pages of a single, nameless man sitting in a room, watching the moon as…
July 14, 2016
The Fantastic Geography of Fictional Places
The boat settled on the water and the guide pointed. “Around that corner lies a world of dragons, fire, and lava. If we turn down the next path, we’ll find ourselves in a land of snow and ice monsters. That next corner is a path leading to technological marvels and killer robots. And over here’s…
June 30, 2016
The League of Scribes: Interview With Tamie Dearen
Each week, The L. Palmer Chronicles opens the portal of Timey Wimey Wibbly Wobbliness to bring you a member of The League of Scribes. It’s the name of the third book in my series. I could say more than that, but if I did… well, I’d have to… you know. Let’s just leave it there shall…
June 28, 2016
Anthems For The Epic Quest For Employment
She wore a veil to cover her shame as she entered the building. A lady of her standing should not lower herself to such a position, yet she her only wealth were the debts of her late father. Her suitors had disappeared as her entire dowry had been lost to gambling on dragon racing. After…
June 23, 2016
The League of Scribes: Interview With Jeffrey Collyer
Each week, The L. Palmer Chronicles uses The Magical Watch of Steampunk Coolness to bring you a member of The League of Scribes. The League of Scribes is a legendary group of authors who write grand adventures in the realms of science fiction and fantasy. They are able to write rich, compelling stories while keeping content in the…
June 16, 2016
The Exciting Adventure Of A Book Signing
Many writers dream of going to Barnes and Noble and see their book on the shelf. As an independent author, this dream can seem far more distant. However, last weekend, due to some personal connections and the nation-wide Teen Book Festival, I was able to share my book at the local Barnes and Noble. It was…
June 10, 2016
Guest Post from Missy Sheldrake On New Fantasy Release (Plus I Have A Book Signing!)
About Missy Sheldrake Missy Sheldrake is an author/illustrator who has been conjuring images of fairies in one form or another since she was very young. The wind in the trees and the rich scent of forest earth are her most treasured sources of inspiration, and on most mornings you will find her wandering the wooded…
June 8, 2016
The League of Scribes: Interview With A.R. Silverberry
Each week, The L. Palmer Chronicles uses The Frozen Wizard Staff of Cool Ice Sculptures to bring you a member of The League of Scribes. The League of Scribes is a legendary group of authors who write grand adventures in the realms of science fiction and fantasy. They are able to write rich, compelling stories while keeping…
