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Joseph Samaniego

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in NC, The United States

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, History

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Joseph S. Samaniego is a historian from North Carolina specializing in medieval European History. He has a Master of Arts in History and has future plans to receive a PhD.
In his daily life, he is not only a Fantasy author with several titles to his credit, he also writes non-fiction and is a gifted fantasy cartographer.
When he is not spending time with his family, Joseph spends time reading, writing and playing video games.

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Potion Craft is a new game from Niceplay Games and published by tinyBuild.

You assume the role of an alchemist/herbalist, trying to fulfill the needs of the town with all sorts of aliments. All the while trying to unlock the secrets of the potions and formulas.

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Legends of the Carolyngian Age (6 books)
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Ascendant: Saga Of Valor

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“A man once told me that you step out of your door in the morning, and you are already in trouble. The only question is, are you on top of that trouble or not?”
― Walter Mosley, Devil in a Blue Dress

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“Being like everybody is the same as being nobody.”
― Rod Serling

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“There is nothing in the dark that isn't there when the lights are on.”
― Rod Serling

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“If you write, fix pipes, grade papers, lay bricks or drive a taxi - do it with a sense of pride. And do it the best you know how. Be cognizant and sympathetic to the guy alongside, because he wants a place in the sun, too. And always...always look past his color, his creed, his religion and the shape of his ears. Look for the whole person. Judge him as the whole person.”
― Rod Serling

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“Coming up with ideas is the easiest thing on earth. Putting them down is the hardest.”
― Rod Serling

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