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Fan-fic vs. “Literature” by Benjamin Fife

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A guest post from my awesome narrator Benjamin Fife. A project I’m in the middle of producing, Pemberly: Mr. Darcy’s Dragon has got me thinking. As I’ve told friends and family about the project, I’ve had more than one person respond with “So, it’s basically Fan-Fiction then?” My initial knee-jerk reaction has been, “Well, no, its kind of its own sub-genre called Gas-Lamp Fantasy.” But it made me consider – what makes something fan-fic? Is … Continue reading →

B. Caldwell Creations and Dragons!

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I’d love to introduce my friend and fellow Austen and dragon fan, Barbara Caldwell!  I’d like to introduce Barbara Caldwell. She’s the wife of my fellow Austen Variations author, the somewhat talented and very funny Jack Caldwell. Barbara is the owner of B. Caldwell Creations and has a line of Austen-inspired jewelry. I am honored to announce that part of that line is jewelry inspired by my Jane Austen’s Dragons series! Tell us a little … Continue reading →

Reason #90 Why writing takes so long

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#90 Out of control Christmas decorations        Writers are a distractible lot by nature. Between flighty muses and wild, vorpal plot bunnies rampaging about, it is difficult to focus on keeping hands on keyboards, parked in our chairs. The holiday season makes that even more difficult–not that it should be a surprise to anyone to hear that. That is especially true when said writer likes to decorate. I try very hard not to … Continue reading →

Reason #100 Why writing takes so long

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#100 Black cats are bad luck    Except today, when they bring you a new free book. Check out the side bar for a free copy of  “Lady Catherine’s Cat”     On the whole, writers aren’t known for being a superstitious lot. Not like professional athletes who, according to some, have the market cornered on superstitious behaviors. No, we writers are normal, well grounded people. I heard that–that resounding snort and huff that came about … Continue reading →

Reason #37 Why writing takes so long

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#37 Belly Rubs    Anyone who has ever lived with cats understands that belly rubs are a dangerous and often uncharted territory.  Cats are not like dogs, make no mistake. When a dog rolls over and shows you a belly, it is clear, your sworn duty as a human being is to pet and pat said belly. Clear and simple. No confusion there. But when a cat shows you its belly it is an entirely … Continue reading →