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  • The Weight of the Crown

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    In a harrowing tale of betrayal and loss, a princess learns of her father’s and brothers’ deaths after they treat with an enemy under a banner of peace. Forced to assume the throne, she seeks to save her queendom from ruin and destruction and find vengeance for her family’s deaths as well…

  • Something Wicked

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    The Tales of Minz series is narrated and edited by fictional characters. This short story is set in their whimsical world. Learn more about the series here. As a historian, I know well the danger of what happens when we forget the past. I’m obligated to remind others of that danger as well. History never truly repeats itself,…

  • The End to The Tale of Rose and Ed

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    Hey everyone! Exciting news – the final book in The Tale of Rose and Ed series, The Knight Who Remembered, is out now! It continues right where the last book left off, wrapping up Rose and Ed’s epic journey. This series is perfect for older kids and anyone who loves a good story about friendship,…

  • 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!

  • The Second Editions Are Here!

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    Hey everyone! Exciting news – the second editions of my books “A House Named Haven” and “The Storytellers” are now out in print on Amazon, with e-Books coming soon. I’ve revamped the covers and layouts in prep for the final book dropping in December 2025. Stay tuned!

  • 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!

  • Sky Sees the Ocean

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    In this short story set in the whimsical world of Minz, a young Rogond named Sky goes off on an adventure to see the ocean…

  • 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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    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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    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…