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  • Between Print and Picture

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    Hey there! Welcome to my end-of-month newsletter. On this post, I’ll share updates on my writing projects and explore the magic of storytelling. Ever thought about the relationship between artwork and stories? It’s a beautiful harmony. Also, stay tuned for the release of A Lamplighter’s Tale in October and more satirical blog posts!

  • Stories Grow Like Trees

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    An old man, dressed in worn jeans and a flannel shirt, strolls through an awakening forest. Seated on a wooden bench, he compares storytelling to the growth of trees. Read more in “Stories Grow Like Trees.”

  • Musings of a Floor

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    This floor has a bone to pick with humanity, and it’s not a splinter! (Whatever that means.) Tired of being ignored, this chatty floor is taking a stand for itself and its fellow flooring. Read more in “Musings of a Floor.”

  • The Shadowman

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    A man with a tattered cloak of pitch-black night stood in the ever-growing darkness that came with the dying of the day. As the sun fell and the moon rose, the man stood still. A breeze, light and cool, tried tugging playfully at his tattered cloak of pitch-black night. The breeze slowly died as it…

  • Pay Attention to the Stories Behind the Curtain

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    With six months of 2024 in the books, this end-of-month newsletter is all about… books! I’m pulling back the curtain and talking about the projects I’m currently working on, including one that’s coming out later this year!

  • A Letter Can Make All the Difference

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    This blog post examines the important role of allies in fantasy stories. Keep in mind, the hero can’t make it to the final page without them! It all boils down to this serious question: Are the allies expendable or expandable? That one letter makes all the difference in the world…

  • Hourglasses

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    What if you could see a person’s entire life—just by looking at them? This short story explores the fleeting nature of time, the fragility of humanity, and a desire to understand other people. Read more in “Hourglasses.”