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June 19, 2014
Repost: “We’re Losing all our Strong Female Characters to Trinity Syndrome”
”Strong Female Character” is just as often used derisively as descriptively, because it’s such a simplistic, low bar to vault, and it’s more a marketing term than a meaningful goal. … Continue reading →
June 9, 2014
Books on Vacation
One of my wonderful readers sent me these pictures ofIdalia joining them in Hawaii. A most apropos vacation spot! Fire Piratenovels are officially holiday-read approved! I am so grateful for the support and enthusiasm of my super readers. :)
May 23, 2014
Sea Shanties: Brethren of the Coast
This is my new favorite site for sea shanties and sea songs… 0.0 Every page of song lyrics is accompanied by a recording that allows you to get a feel for how it was supposed to sound, as well as a little history on its use and popularity. Here are my top three picks, but […]
May 17, 2014
My Favorite Strong Female Characters & Their Influence
I’ve always been drawn to strong female lead characters, which is probably why, growing up, my roster of favorite characters included Alanna from The Song of the Lioness, Rhapsody from … Continue reading →
Why a Story Should Evolve
I’ve always been drawn to strong female lead characters, which is probably why, growing up, my roster of favorite characters included Alanna from The Song of the Lioness, Rhapsody from The Symphony of Ages, and Karigan from The Green Rider. Green Rider is the only series still going, and I love each new adventure as […]
April 11, 2014
Vintage Disney Friday
It feels like a vintage Disney day. Enjoy these piratey song clips from Disneyland’s Pirate’s of the Caribbean ride and Peter Pan. P.S. Yes, yes, first post in a long while…I have been writing, I haven’t dropped off the map! Last month I got a second job. Woo for enough financial security to work on […]
February 13, 2014
February Updates
Short update today: Klandor’s Realm has a new look to reflect the just-announced series title for my Idalia novels: Fire Pirate. I hope you like it! I have added links to my Facebook and Goodreads pages on my Contact page. Like me on Facebook and add my books to your Goodreads lists! Have you taken […]
February 6, 2014
What’s a sixfold ‘dos-á-dos’?!
Dos-á-dos, from the French meaning back to back, is a binding structure that typically combines two books together. I just saw this article on a six-fold dos-á-dos, itself an impressive feat…but you know what is even more impressive? It’s from … Continue reading →
January 21, 2014
Upcoming Titles
I’ve added two new upcoming titles to my fantasy page. Release dates are TBA, so check back often for updates. Book #3 is getting dangerously close to completion! A Thief in the Underworld (Book #3) — Expected Release 2014 TBA … Continue reading →
January 18, 2014
Martin Luther King Jr. & Reading
Sunday, January 19 – Thursday, January 23 Free Kindle Books in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Blood Curse of Captain Sevanté and Idalia de Sevanté & the Tablet of Destinyare both free for the next five days. … Continue reading →
