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March 22, 2016

Revised Plan #MadnesSolver

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Chapter 43: Revised Plan

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Previously:After learning the location of one of the Terraformingspell’s crystals, Madnes and friendsentered the forest and foundthe crowv village where it’s hiding.But in the midst of investigating, a new mystery arose: a mysterious illness that has been following crowv villages for years. They call it “bad luck” if you venture outside the village perimeters where it lurks. But what is it really? It turn...

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Published on March 22, 2016 20:33

March 19, 2016

Haiku: To Catch & Ambush

My haikus forRonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge–a fun activity and contest that is open for everyoneto participate, and helps keep our creative writer’s mind active! Check out his new book: Amber Wake! This week’s words are: Lift & Plan.

*Note: new Behind the Scenes post about my WIP progress!

“To Catch”
He lifted anet
The plan now taking effect,
centaursunaware.
~
“Ambush”
Swords lift from their grasp
As magic yanks weapons free,
Dark mage’s plan wins.

2016 E. E. Rawls and Rawls E. Fantas...

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Published on March 19, 2016 20:18

V.Chronicles Draft #3 DONE! Here’s a peek Behind the Scenes:

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Draft #3 is done! Yes, it’s finally DONE! On March 6th, the last chapter was revised. Those of you who follow me on Twitter probably saw my excited tweet. :) (It took me a while to find time to write up this post though.) After a solid year of working on Draft #3, itis finally finished, and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am! Celebrate with me, will you?

Draft #3 FinalResults:

Current Page count: 470
Word count: 213, 380

Is it ready for you to read yet?
No, not yet (please refrain from th...

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Published on March 19, 2016 05:32

March 15, 2016

Cosmic Hunter for #BlogBattle One Year Celebration!

Today is the one year anniversary of the #BlogBattle challenge, hosted by the truly amazing Rachael Ritchey! I don’t know how she manages it, between writing, author work, family, and every day life. She’s amazing. Be sure and check out her website and novels. For this special occasion, all Blogbattlers are to choose one of their favorite stories they’ve written this past BlogBattle year and re-post/re-blog it. Then we will decide/vote on which story of these best of the best will win! You ca...

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Published on March 15, 2016 14:52

March 12, 2016

Haiku: Runaway & Caged

My haikus forRonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge–a fun activity and contest that is open for everyoneto participate, and helps keep our creative writer’s mind active! This week’s words are: Class & Firm.

*Note: Those of you who follow me on Twitter might have seen already, but I finished my WIP, V.Chronicles, 3rd draft last weekend! :D Stay tuned for a new Behind the Scenes post about it later this week!

“Runaway”
The bowstring strung firm
Knees gripping the horse, she aimed
For the classy t...

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Published on March 12, 2016 20:27

March 10, 2016

Making Magical Creatures Unique

This week is the blog tour for author Claire M. Banschbach’s new release: Adela’s Curse, and I’m participating today with a guest post from Claire. The topic is (you guessed it) magical creatures in the fantasy genre!

With so many stories out there about dragons, wizards, elves and such, how doesonestory stand out above another? How do you make magical creatures that are outside the norm? Here is Claire to talk about just that. :) We’re glad to have you on the blog, Claire!

Making Magical Cre...
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Published on March 10, 2016 03:03

March 9, 2016

Brothers-In-Arms Cover Reveal!

It feels like the season of cover reveals and book tours lately, which is good for my book-loving appetite. ;) Today’s cover reveal comes from a wonderful author friend of mine, Jack Baillot. This goes outside my typical genre of fantasy and into another genre I’m beginning to love more and more: historical fiction! And to top it off, the story takes place during WW2. Sounds to me like we’re in store for a lot of action, heroism, tears, and all that comes with war stories. A blog tour will be...

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Published on March 09, 2016 02:32

March 8, 2016

Do Away With #MadnesSolver

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Chapter 42: Do Away With

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Previously:After learning the location of one of the Terraformingspell’s crystals, Madnes and friendsentered the forest and foundthe crowv village where it’s hiding.But in the midst of investigating, a new mystery arose: a mysterious illness that has been following crowv villages for years. They call it “bad luck” if you venture outside the village perimeters where it lurks. But what is it really? Madnes...

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Published on March 08, 2016 19:47

March 5, 2016

Haiku: Away & Together

My haikus forRonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challenge–a fun activity and contest that is open for everyoneto participate, and helps keep our creative writer’s mind active! This week’s words are: Flash & Dance.

“Away”
Through clouds lightning flashed
Rain droplets dance to the earth,
Washing away pain.
~
“Together”
Flower petals dance
Around reunited love,
Flash flood emotions.

2016 E. E. Rawls and Rawls E. Fantasy

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Published on March 05, 2016 21:17

March 1, 2016

Traced to the Source #MadnesSolver

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Chapter 41: Traced to theSource

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Previously:After learning the location of one of the Terraformingspell’s crystals, Madnes and friendsentered the forest and foundthe crowv village where it’s hiding.But in the midst of investigating, a new mystery arose: a mysterious illness that has been following crowv villages for years. They call it “bad luck” if you venture outside the village perimeters where it lurks. But what is it really?...

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Published on March 01, 2016 20:03