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Mike Kalmbach

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Mike Kalmbach grew up in a forest near Lake Michigan. Spending his summers chasing wizards and battling evil ogres, Mike has always had a creative mind. He'll often share stories from his past, and some of them are even true.

After time dragged him from childhood, Mike moved into freelance editing, helping other authors improve dozens of stories. During the daylight hours, he writes software to help with genetics research. He leads the Rochester MN Writing group and often speaks on topics from writing and editing to engineering and robotics.

Luckily, Mike now has two sons, so he has plenty of excuses to set down the pen and play. He lives in Minnesota where he, his family, and a band of pirates can still be found battling ogres, dust bunnies,
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Mike Kalmbach I have two projects receiving most of my focus right now: a children's book written with the assistance of my children, and a second book in the Writi…moreI have two projects receiving most of my focus right now: a children's book written with the assistance of my children, and a second book in the Writing Advice for Teens series, subtitled "Editing Fiction". My goal is to finish both by the end of the year.(less)
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One of my friends, CH Armstrong, is releasing her debut novel today. Check out her guest post and see whether it’s a good fit for your next read!


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The year is 1992 and Victoria Hastings Harrison Greene—reviled matriarch of a sprawling family—is dying.


After surviving the Oklahoma Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, Victoria refuses to leave this earth

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“I'm fine with death. I've dealt out more than my share. It's the act of dyin' that bothers me.”
Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

“Even good men can preform evil deeds.”
Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

“A life's meaning comes not from the manner in which one dies, but in the manner in which one lives.”
Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

“There is a crucifix, a few cloves of garlic, a wooden stake, a hammer, a blob of Silly Putty, and a pocketknife. “You do realize these people aren’t vampires, right?” I say when Sam walks back in. “Yeah, but you never know. They’re probably crazy, like you said.” “And even if we were hunting vampires, what the hell is the Silly Putty for?” He shrugs. “Just want to be prepared.”
Pittacus Lore, I Am Number Four

“Harry!" said Fred, elbowing Percy out of the way and bowing deeply. "Simply splendid to see you, old boy-"
"Marvelous," said George, pushing Fred aside and seizing Harry's hand in turn. "Absolutely spiffing."
Percy scowled.
"That's enough, now," said Mrs. Weasley.
"Mum!" said Fred as though he'd only just spotted her and seizing her hand too. "How really corking to see you-”
J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

“I'm fine with death. I've dealt out more than my share. It's the act of dyin' that bothers me.”
Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

“Even good men can preform evil deeds.”
Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

“A life's meaning comes not from the manner in which one dies, but in the manner in which one lives.”
Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

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