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  • Bael-Sur

    It feels so long since I last wrote to you. I can’t remember when I last wrote a letter to anybody. So much has happened, and I scarcely believe any of it.

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    January 25, 2019
  • Idea You Can Steal 16: A Place Outside of Time

    My neighborhood has gotten close to a foot of snow this month. And more snow is in the forecast. So I’ll have good reason to stay indoors and work on my stories. Here’s an idea you can use the next time the weather keeps you inside.

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    January 18, 2019
  • The Writer’s Responsibility: A Manifesto

    I’ve tried to write this post for months. At times, I was too scared to write it. Other times, I was more scared of what would happen if I didn’t. I’m going to touch on topics that are often discussed when talking about media — be it books, movies, TV, video games, etc. But honestly,…

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    January 11, 2019
  • Writing Prompts 13

    New year, new writing goals, and a new batch of prompts to kickstart both. Enjoy!

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    January 4, 2019
  • Friday Flash 10: Nocturne

    Pierre sat at the piano in the ballroom. A full moon shone through the tall windows overlooking the gardens. The house was his now — the land, the debt. The very debt that drove his father to drink and his mother mad. Pierre could feel it weighing on him like a heavy chain around his…

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    December 28, 2018
  • Idea You Can Steal 15: Justice for the Sheriff

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here’s my gift to you.

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    December 21, 2018
  • Writing Prompts 12

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And the busiest. I hope you can grab a few moments for yourself and your writing this December. Here are a few prompts to get you warmed up.

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    December 7, 2018
  • Idea You Can Steal 14: The Biodome Colony

    November has one Friday left. So here’s an extra story idea before we say goodbye to this month.

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    November 30, 2018
  • Friday Flash 9: The Rainy City

    Friday Flash 9: The Rainy City

    Cold light shines through the wall of glass. There’s nothing here but a lonely iron bench and the sound of rain. The air is heavy like a blanket, guarding the ruins’ slumber.

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    November 21, 2018
  • Idea You Can Steal 13: The Shy Guardian

    I’m thankful for a lot of things this year, including my readers. To show my gratitude, here’s a free story idea in time for Turkey Day.

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    November 16, 2018
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