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What's New(sletter)?

Welcome to my first Newsletter! I’ll be using this as a way to keep you updated on new publications, behind-the-scenes happenings, story updates, and more. As you might expect with my first newsletter, I’ve never done this before, so if you have any suggestions for improvements, or would like to see something in the future, then I’d greatly welcome your feedback!

Before diving in, there was an issue with the welcome letter this last week. First they weren’t sending properly, then the download but...

Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 8: The Perfect Don

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character — Hero

Conflict — Character Vs. Technology

Setting — Mundane

Genres — Gangster, Comedy

Theme — Perfection

Wild Magic — Dealer's Choice (I chose Dragons)

The Pe...

Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 7: The Prophecy Peddler

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character — Sidekick

Conflict — Character Vs. Society

Setting — City

Genres — Crime, Gangster

Theme — Loneliness

Wild Magic — Prophecy

The Prophecy Peddler

“You’re late.”...

Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 6: The Rising Monarch

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character — Anti-Hero

Conflict — Character Vs. Character

Setting — Hazardous

Genres — Action, Romance

Theme — Courage

Wild Magic — Vampires and/or Werewolves

The Rising ...

Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 5: The Flash Drive

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character — Antihero

Conflict — Character Vs. Self

Setting — Mundane

Genres — Crime, Action

Theme — Good vs. Evil

Wild Magic — Christopher Nolan Premise

The Flash Drive

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Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 4: Return to the Skies

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character — Innocent

Conflict — Character Vs. Society

Setting — 2nd World

Genres — Western/Fantasy

Theme — Power

Wild Magic — Happy Ending

Return to the Skies

The coal st...

Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 3: For Family

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character — Mentor

Conflict — Character vs. Self

Setting — Natural

Genres — Gangster/Detective

Theme — Truth vs. Lies

Wild Magic — Ticking Clock

For Family

Victoria smell...

Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 2: An Outlaw's Prison

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character — Villain

Conflict — Character vs. Society

Setting — Mundane

Genres — Western, Horror

Theme — Justice

Wild Magic — Time Travel

An Outlaw’s Prison

I would like ...

Roll 4 Fiction Ep. 1: Asteel's Choice

Introduction

Roll 4 Fiction are stories written by me based on prompts rolled on random dice tables, something common in tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. I make 6 dice rolls to randomly determine Character, Conflict Type, Setting, Genres, Theme, and a Wild Magic Twist.

Here's what I rolled for this particular story:

Character - Sidekick

Conflict - Character vs. Society

Setting - Abandoned

Genres - Thriller, Detective

Theme - Redemption

Wild Magic (Twist) - Bad Ending

Asteel’s Choic...