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Village in the Forest #MadnesSolver

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Chapter 38:Village in the Forest

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Previously:After learning the location of one of the devastatingspell’s crystals, Madnes and the group with him entered the forest and foundthe crowv village where it must be hiding. Now it’s time to investigate…

“A crystal supporting the spell ishere,” spoke Madnes, once the rest of the group had caught up to him. “Somewhere in or near this forest village.”

Alice nodded. “Right. But will they tel...

Haikus: Release & Kung Fu

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: Trill & Final.

“Release”
At the whistle’s trill
She released the sleek arrow,
Final breath taken.
~
“Kung Fu”
The panda stepped forth
Gong trilling the final round,
Po raises his fists.

*”Kung Fu” in celebration of the new movie Kung Fu Panda 3 release! I’ve been a fan ever since the 1st movie came out, a...

Resolutions and Dreams 2016 #BP

This is part of the #BP Beautiful People monthly meme, hosted by Paper Fury and Further Up & Further In, where we writers answer a series of questions. This month’s theme is about our goals and plans for this new year.I’ll discuss last year’s writing achievements, my hopesand writerly goals for 2016! :)

What were your writing achievements last year?

As those of you who have been following me on the journey know, finishing draft #2 of my current WIP, V.Chronicles was a huge achievement f...

The Duchess #MadnesSolver

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Chapter 37: The Duchess

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Previously:Afterbreaking up a brawl between Madnes and his ex-best friend Oz, uncle Cosmic claims he can help them find the Terraforming spell’s hidden crystals before Okinala is devastated. He knows someone who can locate them, and now he leads the way, back into Wonderland…

The portal swirled and groaned beneath the surface, as Cheshire led them up to it. The sight made Madnes question whether this was a...

Haikus: Sing Away & In Style

I’m back and ready to haiku this week! :)

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: Style & Fresh.

“Sing Away”
The minstrel’s style
refreshingly new to hear,
no more screeching notes.
~
“In Style”
She had style and class
Fresh as a cool cucumber,
A true frog empress.

2015 Rawls E. Fantasy Newsletter

How to read a haiku as 2 separate sentences:
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Interview with Historical Fantasy author Rachael Ritchey

Today I would like to welcome you all to indie author Rachael Ritchey! You mayremember my review of her debut novelThe Beauty Thief last year. Well, her second novel in the Chronicles of The Twelve Realms series is finally released this week! And I’m very happy to be a part of her Blog Tour to celebrate the occasion!

First, I will interview her, so we can all learn more about this creative author and her new novel. And after, I will discuss the giveaway she’s hosting! (The prizes are worthwhi...

Unexpected Quest #MadnesSolver

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Chapter 36: Unexpected Quest

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Previously:After trying to convince people to evacuate Okinala before more land is terraformed, and failing, Madnes and his friends meet up inside his Madness Solver office building. They are surprised to see Cheshire there, and behind him is someone Madnes isn’t too happy about…

For one slow second, Madnes scowled cold fury at the prince, and Oz likewise stared coolly back. Then all heck broke loose...

Vanished #MadnesSolver

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Chapter 35: Vanished

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Previously: Cheshire overheard the king’s plan, and now he’s in danger of being discovered and must get back to warn Madnes. He barely escaped the clutches of the Adviser, and strangely enough it was thanks to Oz, who hid him away.In return, Cheshire told Oz of his father’s plan to terraform Earth into a second Wonderland, and of a mysterious crowv woman being involved. Oz laterconfronted his father about the...

Welcome to Wonderland #MadnesSolver #blogseries

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Chapter 20:Welcome to Wonderland

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Previously: Having stumbled into Wonderland by mistake withAlice and Harrey, Madnes now has some explaining to do–about who and what he really is. The dragon who guards portals lazily munches trees as they talk… Meanwhile, Cheshire is engrossed in his search for answers regarding the mysterious Madness Solver power, and combs the palace library’s many shelves…

*Note: Cheshire does not know of the...

Haikus: Singing Dwarf/Crucified

Yes, I am back this week! :) 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: Tears & Wine. I hope you enjoy.

“Singing Dwarf”
Opera tears shine,
The dwarf staggers out in song,
Too much wine, me thinks.

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“Crucified”
Tears patter the ground
Spilling like red drops of wine,
Christ’s blood forgives all.

2015 Rawls E. Fantasy Newsletter

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