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The Wizard Slayer Saga
“Magick turns men into gods. Men were not born to be gods.”
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Henry Cavill is no Longer the Witcher- Why it’s Probably for the Best
Much to the lament of fans, it’s been recently announced that Henry Cavill will not be reprising his role as Geralt of Rivia for the fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher adaptation. To make matters worse, his replacement, Liam Hemsworth, is more known for his roles as a heartthrob roles than portrayals of brooding anti-heroes.…
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Sword and Sorcery Paintings – Some of My Favorite Inspirations
People who have read my work have said that I have a very visual style. While I’m waiting for my laptop to boot up (or procrastinating) I look up paintings by some of my favorite fantasy artists. The newer fantasy art that has sprung up in the wake of the highly saturated World-of Warcraft visual…
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Caffeine and Power Metal – My Writing Process
Here’s a short read about the music I listen to to help me write, as well as a link to my writing playlist.
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Fighting to Not Lose – The Martial Arts Mindset
I have the habit of recounting a story about something weird a kid did in karate class without telling anyone I teach karate. It doesn’t matter how enthusiastic I am about whatever wild stuff happened, the conversation usually reverts to me having to explain that I teach people of all ages how to fight. From…
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On Cosmicism – H.P. Lovecraft’s Signature Philosophy
The peculiar type of horror that pervades throughout Howard Phillip Lovecraft’s works is the existential fear of insignificance amidst the vast cosmos. A feature of his creatures is that, unlike the undead or werewolves of folklore, the very sight of incomprehensible, alien beings is enough to drive men to madness. It’s not the threat of…
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The World of the Wizard Slayer – The Last Age
It’s a staple of escapist fantasy to have a fleshed-out world with an extensive history, yet another element of the genre that can be traced back to J.R.R. Tolkien. While most authors won’t make languages of their legendarium first, they at least have a detailed map. It isn’t necessary to do this, but it has…