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    Fantasy Flash Fiction 101
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    • Jul 7, 2017
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    Fantasy Flash Fiction 101

    Hey guys! I meant to post this yesterday but, erm…forgot. *wink* So here it is! My most recent blog post for the AlmostAnAuthor website! Have you ever wanted to write flash fiction but weren’t sure where to begin? Check out my post here and give it a try. **Warning: Writing flash fiction can become addictive. Write at your own risk. (Tee hee.) Okay, for those waiting for the official flash fiction story for today, it’s coming! Look for it a little later. Happy writing, friend
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    The Secret to a Good Sidekick
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    • Jun 7, 2017
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    The Secret to a Good Sidekick

    It’s time to head on over to AlmostAnAuthor to check out my latest blog post in the fantasy/sci-fi arena. This month we discuss sidekicks–why you need one and the role they can play within your story. My sincerest apologies to Jar-Jar Binks–(It’s not you, it’s me. Promise.)–but the truth had to come out. We all desperately want a Samwise. (In fact, I’ve long suspected that it’s ingrained in our human psyche to continue to search for a pal like Sam until our dying day. But tha
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    Four Ways to Give Your Fantasy or Sci-fi Character a Name
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    • May 6, 2017
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    Four Ways to Give Your Fantasy or Sci-fi Character a Name

    Hello friends! The SFF post I wrote over at AlmostAnAuthor has gone live! Visit here to glean a few ideas on how to choose a name for your characters. I’ve had a busy week moving into my new home in North Carolina! Yesterday was official “signing” day and today we have a team of people coming to help us unload our moving pods! Yippee! Hopefully the next post I write will be from my official writing desk!! Prayers appreciated! Happy writing friends! Photo credit Unsplash by NA
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    The Fantastical Character of Setting
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    • Apr 7, 2017
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    The Fantastical Character of Setting

    Another month has arrived along with my latest post at AlmostAnAuthor! This month we’re discussing the character of setting. Check it out here to see what you think! Happy writing, friends! Photo credit Unsplash by NASA #setting #SciFi #Fantasy #character #scifi #almostanauthor #A3 #guestblog
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    A3 Post – The Doctor Knows Best
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    • Sep 5, 2016
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    A3 Post – The Doctor Knows Best

    Hey guys! Remember how I announced that I would be writing the Fantasy/Sci-Fi column at Almost an Author? Well my first post – ‘The Doctor Knows Best’ – went live on Friday! Click here to read my Doctor Who influenced post about the importance of strong character traits! Have any thoughts to share? I’d love to hear them below in the comments! Happy writing, friends! Image cred fanpop.com #Fantasy #allonsy #AmWriting #doctorwho #almostanauthor #A3 #TheDoctor #Writing
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