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Happy Sat!

Good morning, friends.

It's #amwriting & Happy Saturday!
I hope your weekend is a good one. I've got sketches to finish, some to fix and more chapters to work on.
Whatever is on your agenda today, I hope everything turns out great for you.

And don't forget, Max Hamby and the Blood Diamond makes for a great read at 2.99. It's a quick download to your ereader or desktop app. Grab one for yourself or a friend. The print version is also available.

Happy Sat!

Good morning, friends.

It's #amwriting & Happy Saturday!
I hope your weekend is a good one. I've got sketches to finish, some to fix and more chapters to work on.
Whatever is on your agenda today, I hope everything turns out great for you.

And don't forget, Max Hamby and the Blood Diamond makes for a great read at 2.99. It's a quick download to your ereader or desktop app. Grab one for yourself or a friend. The print version is also available.

Smashwords

Woo-Hoo! Finally figured out how to clean up my manuscript for Max Hamby and the Blood Diamond to get into the Smashwords premium catalog. It too 2-2 1/2 months of continually failing the meatgrinder, but I did it.
It's a small thing, but feels good and now I know what to do for the books to come.
Have a great night,my friends. :)

Happy Fri!

Character Sketches

Working on some new sketches of characters, old and new.
Also have a few of the landscape for both books. I don't think these will be added in, but will be available for viewing here FB and here. We'll see, though. Have a great day!

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Bk. 2

Morning friends. Hope the week is treating you well.
I do believe Max Hamby and the Emerald Hunt will exceed the first book's word count, which was almost 50,000 words. I can't wait to share it with you!
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Max Hamby Book 1

If you've read book 1, Max Hamby and the Blood Diamond, feel free to post a review on Amazon or discuss your fave character on Facebook. Let's get the word out about Max Hamby, encourage others to come and join us!

Pushing Forward

Working on book 2, Max Hamby and the Emerald Hunt. Had to add in a couple chapters to the beginning.
Kind of tired & over caffeinated at the same time. Makes for a nasty little headache. lol.
But, I'm very excited. All characters from book 1 are in book 2, plus quite a few news....some good and some very, very naughty. ;)

Is it December already?

Wow. The time between October to now has flown by and I am behind schedule on book 2.
Working my way back into the groove though.
I hope you all are doing well and feeling fine. Can you believe it will be Christmas soon?
I love the Christmas season with the lights, Santa, decorations, etc.
Alright it's time to get back to work. #amwriting

I hope your week is a great one for you and your Monday is wonderful.

K.:)

Anything is possible.
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Snaggits and Keepums......Oh my!

Snaggits and Keepums

Nocturnal creatures with terribly nasty attitudes. You do not want to meet these little fellows in a dark alley or while taking a moonlit stroll. Snaggits and Keepums are natural enemies, but will reluctantly work together to gain "treasure".....whatever that means.
Neither creature has any magical powers. Snaggits are very fast, but both creatures have the strength of three men.
Keepums are extremely lazy and prefer to remain underground and wait, none to patiently, for Snaggits to return each night with full sacks. Keepums roll off and out from under their dirt mounds and, like lightening, snatch the sacks right out of the Snaggits hands. A battle for the sacks ensues until the horizon shows the first signs of morning.
They fall asleep mid-fight, until the moon is high and it all begins again.
Ostium

The Ostium is an ancient form of travel, although in its current state it is unpredictable and dangerous.
When traveling by Ostium, it is best to travel in pairs, There have been many Trith sightings and if you value your life, a good amount of speed, strength and magic should get you where you need to go.......but, nothing is guaranteed when the Trith are about.
Hodgenock

A quite famous dwarf in his own right and brother to Mibbitwiss, Hodgenock is a witty, loyal friend.
He prefers a large, warm pint of bog ale at the Quiet Harpy Inn, but when there is trouble afoot, you can be sure that Hodgenock will be by your side. Although he is handy with a sword, his intelligence, bravery and strength make him a dangerous opponent.
Harold

Sweet Harold was a bit of an accident, between this little feline and a random feathered friend.
Mrs. Pitt didn't mean to, but Harold got a little too close to her unpredictable magic and POOF! cat-bird.
Harold doesn't mind. He finds a certain freedom in soaring the skies and the mixture of cat food and bird seed is quite tasty.
But, do not let Harold's cuteness fool you. He's a fast little creature and has the ability to breath fire.
Mrs. Pitt has no idea where the fire power came from, but it has been useful on occasion.
Rez Bonedread

Rez Bonedread prefers......no, he demands to be called Bonedread and is one of the meanest, greediest, most evil goblins you should hope never to meet. He is a trader, of sorts. You might not want to know what Bonedread trades and be warned, it is best to remain outside his "fine" establishment. You might not come out if you come across Bonedread's helpers, Zeeback and Bigrot.  They are two large goblins with pea-sized brains. When they are not "guarding" (sleeping) Bonedread's shop, they are eating. They do not care if they are eating a gourmet meal or a finger so long as it fills their bellies.