HP Chapter Four: TheThe Meeting

Harry sat down in the cushy brown leather seat in the smokey room.  Every man had a cigar lit whether they were smoking or not, which stung Harry's eyes.  The smell was different from Dumbledore's pipe smoke, but it wasn't horrible.  All of the Weasley men sat in the small study in a circle, all staring at Harry. Arthur took a thick walking cane, carved from what looked like some type...
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My First Author Signing

I had my first author signing yesterday!!  It was nerve-wracking as I have severe anxiety LOL  But I did it and it went pretty well! I wrote this book over 15 years ago, and it's still getting people wanting to read it, whoo hoo!  I signed only 10 books, but hey, that's hopefully 10+ people who will read it and pass it on!  Here are the pics:&nb...
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WorldBuilding

I am creating a world to write stories in, as well as for my store (because my online store's physical location is located in a fantasy world!).  Here are some links to some great places that's helped me on my journey:30 Scene Ideas for Worldbuilding - creative writing blog (eadeverell.com) (also check out her worldbuilding worksheets)How to Build Magic Systems With the AALC Method (mdpresley.com)Maps...
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When Writing is Easy...

When writing is easy, you know it's the right story.  It can be right even when it's hard, but when it's easy, it's so very, very right.  If it's super hard, consider taking a different direction.  When I started my NaNoWriMo novel a couple years ago (still not done LOL), the beginning just keep stopping me.  I kept getting caught up in how I wanted to make the dynamics between...
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The Gatekeeper (Cunningham Manor: Part 3)

Sarah turned towards her unexpected guest, her face hotter than ever, and growled.  "Leave this table at once, Mr. Adams.  You were not invited." Jude smiled.  "Well, actually, I was invited, but then Mr. Jack the Butler over here pulled some magic on me and tried to..." "Jude!" Sarah yelled, surprised at her own volume.  If Emmanual's nephew had been prepped properly,...
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The Dinner (Cunningham Manor: Part 2)

Sarah inspected the table after Jack had set it, just as she always did.  This annoyed Jack to great lengths, as he'd never once misplaced any piece on the table settings, but there Sarah was, with her measuring tape, making sure the silverware was placed exactly the right amount of centimeters apart from one another. "Ma'am?" he sighed.  His employer had a penchant for nervousness,...
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The Octury (Cunningham Manor: Part 1)

The fileman rang the bell, which was answered by the house's butler.  "Hello sir, you've been expected." "Thank you," he replied, as he entered the hall.   He looked over to who must be the lady of the house, the woman who had hired him earlier that morning.  She looked young, yet not as young as he, but also had the stern look of someone many years older than her lack of...
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