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How to Hobbit in the South
Social media is flooded right now with shorts, reels, and videos of influencers in summer dresses enjoying a Hobbit-inspired life against a backdrop of quaint, pastoral views. “Come join us for an outdoor feast at sunset,” they say. “Dance around in the beauty of dusk in your bare feet,” they implore. “Sit around the fire
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There is no Starbucks in Hobbiton
There’s a new massive box store that’s about to open in our area and I’m not looking forward to it. To my surprise, many others feel the opposite and can’t wait to grace its blocky gray walls and buy the same exact products its numerous other locations sell. What’s even more of a talking point
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AWAKENING ARCs are Now Available!
It’s been a busy few weeks but that’s only because a lot of progress has been made on several levels. The momentum seems to be revving up every day and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Let me break down everything that’s been going on behind the scenes for you. To kick things off, my publishing
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It Is the American Way
It’s been a long family tradition to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol during the holidays, and one of my favorite parts is when Sam the American Eagle makes an appearance. “Today you become a man of business,” states Sam proudly. “I’m looking forward to it, Headmaster,” young Scrooge acknowledges. “Mmm, you will love business,” Sam
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Introducing #TSKCtuesday
Today marks a new chapter for my epic fantasy series! Beginning today and continuing every Tuesday, new details about Awakening will be revealed on the social accounts for the series. I’m talking world building details, character traits, and direct quotes from the novel! I’ve named it #tskctuesday and there’s enough content prepped and ready to
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A Studio Recording Fit for an Epic Fantasy Novel
Last week a secret project I’ve been working on for quite some time finally came to fruition. I’ve been teasing it as an “Easter Egg” surprise inside of Awakening, and at last, I am able to reveal what it is. So, what does a studio recording have to do with an epic fantasy novel? One
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Growing Pains
My son graduates from high school this Saturday. Normally, you’d have a graduation ceremony at high school and maybe a celebration at home afterwards, but for our family it’s a little different. One difference is that I homeschool, so the ceremony will be held at our house. The second difference is that my son’s chosen
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Halfway There
Exciting news! Today I crossed the halfway point for Alignment’s first draft! The manuscript is currently sitting pretty at around 56,000 words, making my total word count goal for Book II an estimated 112,000 words in length. If you’re scratching your head and wondering just how large of a book that is, it’s somewhere in
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Aging Gracefully
I’ve recently come across several posts debating old age and whether one should hide the signs or not, and gracious, did opinions on the matter run hot. Today’s world holds so many societal pressures out in front of us that it’s often hard to see clearly through them all. How does one age gracefully amid
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How to Garden Like a Hobbit
I guess you could say I’m a halfling in all but name. I am very fond of good food, cheerful gatherings, and green, growing things. Also, I’m only five foot three. When I was young, I lived on a mountain, free to roam barefoot, explore abandoned iron ore mines, and discover hidden treasures of slag
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