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A is for The Army Painter

For the A-to-Z Blogging Challenge this month, I'm going to be tackling topics relating to the wild world of miniature painting - by that I mean tiny models used in board games, tabletop roleplaying games and wargames. Stop by every day to learn a little about my newest hobby and obsession!***The Army Painter is a manufacturer of wargaming/modeling supplies and paint based out of Denmark. It’s a

A-to-Z Blog Challenge 2023 Theme Reveal

I'm probably going to regret this, but I'm throwing my hat in the ring for the 2023 A-to-Z Blog challenge.I haven't done the A-to-Z since 2017. I stopped doing it because April is a very hectic time for me at work, so it never made sense to try and write and visit so many blogs during my busiest time of year. So why am I doing it this year? I don't have a friggin' clue. Maybe because I have

My Miniature Painting Journey (Part 2: Speedpaint and Etsy)

This is an ongoing series about my newly re-discovered love of painting miniature gaming figurines. To read part one, click here. It was mostly about old lead minis and how I didn't thin my paints properly.The last thing I shared in my previous post were a couple of Stormtroopers I painted, which were a pain in the ass because white is a really hard colour to work with. The reason I painted those

I'm not British Enough (#IWSG March 2023)

Hey, I actually worked on Gale Harbour book 3 this month! I think I wrote two new chapters and touched up several old ones. That's more than I've done in six months, so I'm pretty stoked about that. I'll get back into the groove eventually.Also, I may be crazy, but I'm considering doing the April A-to-Z blogging challenge. Is that still a thing?Since today's IWSG question is an excuse to post

BALANCE OF LOVE Re-Release Day! (guest post by Patricia Josephine Lynne)

Patricia Josephine/Lynne is back, baby!After a hiatus last year, friend of the blog Patrica Josephine Lynne is back, and she's re-launching all of her books! This week, Book Two in the Influenced series, Balance of Love, will once again be available for purchase. I read this one awhile ago and it was a great read. Like all of Patricia's books, I highly recommend it. Without further ado...BALANCE

My Miniature Painting Journey (Part 1: The Beginning)

 I've been spending a lot of time painting miniatures and models lately (more than I've spent writing, honestly), so I thought I would share some of my passion here. I would probably be better off doing this on Instagram or Reddit or something, but I've got a platform here, so I might as well use it!I got a 3D printer for Christmas, so there are A LOT of models to paint. And this just shows the

Happy Groundhog Day (#IWSG February 2023)

I completely missed the January IWSG. I would love to say it was because I was so busy writing, but that would be a bold-face lie. I have been creative, not just in putting words to paper. I think back in November I mentioned I had started painting miniatures ago? Well, I got a 3D-Printer for Christmas, so now I've being A LOT of painting...Some people look at these tiny little things and think

Ho, Ho, Holy Crap It's almost Christmas (#IWSG December 2022)

It's holiday time! Are the holidays a time to catch up or fall behind on writer goals?I don't do much writing over the holidays. Lots leading up to it, yes, but once my "Christmas Book" (the book I write every year for the kids/family) goes off to the printer, I'm pretty much done with writing until the new year. To many lousy movies to watch, cookies to eat, and Lego to build. Despite starting

November? No way. Lies, I tell you. (#IWSG November 2022)

NaNoWriMo time!Not for me, though. I don't NaNo. November's always a busy writing month for me already, but it's usually finishing/editing Christmas presents. I don't have time to write 50,000 new words on something. Fortunately I already have a first draft of this year's story, so I only have to finish the many (many) illustrations that need to go along with it.October was crazy. The whole

The Genre Debate (#IWSG October 2022)

I am the shadow on the moon at nightFilling your dreams to the brim with frightHappy Halloween month, everyone!The Fall season is always a busy time for me (when isn't it?) First we have back to school in September, then comes October, which in our household involves more prep work than Christmas. Starting two years ago, we've been hosting highly-involved Haunted Houses for the kids in the family