Tag: creative-writing
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Art of the Illusion
In this humorous short story from the whimsical world of Minz, discover how one struggling artist decided to leave her mark upon history: with a dramatic flourish of her paint-covered brush upon an empty canvas.
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More Stories Behind the Curtain
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!
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What to Do When the World Burns
In the whimsical world of Minz, Lena is a brave City Crier still shouting, “We still stand!” while chaos reigns after the Council of Oligarchs crashes down like a bad magician’s card trick. What do you do when the world burns? Read and find out what Lena did.
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A Librarian’s Tale
My newest book, “A Librarian’s Tale” is out now! Lynda the librarian just wants to read a good book, but surprise! She’s kicked out of her beloved library and tossed into an epic quest. Can this book-loving introvert save her family, the library, and the world of Minz? Spoiler: it will involve a lot of…
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Once-Captured Moonlight
In the whimsical world of the “Tales of Minz,” old man Bremley and his even more ancient horse, Maurice, stumble upon a crumbling wizard’s tower filled with traps and magic. What happens next? You’ll have to read and find out…
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Employee of the Year
Meet Mark, the custodian of Castle Marglegruff, who’s spent twenty-three thankless years cleaning an empty castle. But when two would-be thieves break in, Mark has a chance to shine—and I’m not talking about shining the silverware!
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Tom’s Tavern
Cozy fantasy stories are all the rage these days. In this humorous short story set in the whimsical world of Minz, head on over to Tom’s Tavern and sit for a spell. Just don’t ask for the special… Enjoy!
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Is No One Going to Say Anything?
Hello there! This month’s newsletter is about rereading middle school and young adult books as an adult, and boy, do I have some questions! I also share writing updates, such as progress on edits and new drafts. Enjoy!
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Selling the Sword and the Story
In the whimsical world of Minz, a steel tycoon named Emil Vorpar learns that not even his indestructible swords and suits of armor can sell themselves. Enter Klara, a marketing consultant who suggests another approach…
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Good Beginnings
Hello, Here’s your whimsical monthly update on what I’m currently working on with a special focus on my appreciation for story beginnings. I’ve also been busy updating the website, complete with progress bars, a reading corner, and a new landing page for my Tales of Minz series! Enjoy, Al
