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  • Satisfying Endings

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    Alex Brown
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    Hello and welcome to my final end-of-month newsletter of 2025! You can read last month’s newsletter here.  Following the very loose pattern I decided to set, these posts are a chance for me to update you on my writing projects and write a few words about something to do with stories. This month, I want…

  • An Appreciation for Cozy Fantasy Stories

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    Hey there! This month’s newsletter is all about cozy fantasy stories, which focus on low-stakes adventures instead of epic battles. I share my love for these sorts of tales and give updates on my writing projects, including new editions and an upcoming book release. Keep an eye out for more in December!

  • Well-Written Villains

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    Welcome to my October newsletter, where I talk about well-written villains (as the post’s name suggests) and share some writing updates on second editions and a brand new book, coming soon!

  • The Unexpected Hero

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    Hey there! In this month’s newsletter, I share some thoughts on unexpected heroes in stories, especially in fantasy. I also share some updates on my writing projects. Happy reading!

  • Appropriate Stakes in Stories

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    Alex Brown
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    Welcome to my end-of-month newsletter! This month, I’m looking at the stakes that matter in stories—because who wants to read about a hero who’s just chilling? Regardless, I’ll look at appropriate stakes for stories and touch on some of the things I’ve got going on with my writing projects!

  • On Character Progression and Growth

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    Alex Brown
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    Welcome to my end-of-month newsletter! Check out a reflection on character progression and growth in stories and some writing project updates! Or, as A.I. suggested: This month, Al dives into characters evolving like that awkward friend who finally grows into their hair. Um… what? Do I even mention hair in this post? I guess you’ll…

  • More Stories Behind the Curtain

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    Alex Brown
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    Hello! I’m sharing an update after six months of 2025, highlighting some new projects, edits on others, and prep work for several books to release this fall. Check it out!

  • Found Families in Stories and Life

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    In this month’s newsletter, I reflect on “found families” in stories and give some writing project updates with things to look forward to in June!

  • Storytelling and Collaboration

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    In this month’s newsletter, I reflect briefly on storytelling and the art of collaboration between reader and writer. I also give an overview of what I’ve been working on in April. With new projects bubbling, edits in progress, and short stories sprouting like wildflowers, it’s a great time to be hanging out in this cozy…

  • On Short Stories

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    Alex Brown
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    Hello and welcome to my end-of-month newsletter blog post! You can read last month’s newsletter here. Following the very loose pattern I decided to set, these posts are a chance for me to update you on my writing projects and write a few words about something to do with stories. You can probably guess what…