Has there been an update? The {size:4} that I usually post in (this) has become huge, like newspaper headlines huge. Is this a new look? Will it stay this way or go back to the way it was? Should I adjust everything or wait for it to reset? First-world problems, I guess... J
That's what I was wondering, but I don't like to pester about things, being young and pestersome According to The StoryMaster and Jeff, big fat epic changes are coming soon. They're making me nervous!
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Oops - I made a bug last night working on something else. That should be corrected now. While making the font sizes huge would be epic... it's probably not for a the best. Hahaha!
The StoryMaster - Thank you, Sir! I was in the middle of a review when it reverted. The site seems to be rife with extra entertainment today! Thanks for the update... Carrying on ~ J
Completed and posted Chapter 1 of "The Orphan Princess" . I had originally planned to do this tomorrow morning, but we'll be prepping for our youngest granddaughter's 24th birthday. Gonna be delightfully busy. Enjoy... J
Chapter twelve of "Beyond the Rails 3: Slayer of Darkness" has just posted. We're at the halfway point, and under the prodding of Kestrel's captain, the young larrikin Jinx is beginning to reveal who she might really be. If you've been following to this point, this is the chapter that really sets the tone of the rest of the book, and answers some questions about an earlier volume as well. Curious? ~ J
Looking for a certified Good Read? Well, as it happens, I've encountered another story worthy of a five-star review this morning, and it has joined four of its predecessors on my Bio page. You know, the one where you can highlight five items that don't have to be yours? Click on my handle below, then click on my Bio tab, and enjoy a fine selection of works across multiple genres, all with the Blimprider Seal of Approval...
Oops; I don't do that anymore. Ahem! All certified Diamonds by someone who knows. I'm not known as Jack of Diamonds for nothing!
Here's a little gift for my friends here at the site. I listen to a fair amount of music on YouTube, much of it other-than-mainstream, and today they slipped this into my feed. This is must-hear YouTube. My God, this voice! Listen to it LOUD! You wouldn't care if the woman looked like Kate Smith, and she might; all we have is this cover art. But if this doesn't inspire you to write a rip-snortin', balls-to-the-wall adventure story, then there isn't one in you! ... J
Amethyst Snow Angel - Hmm. Gets under your skin. The voices are fuller, but the pounding, repetitive riffs and lyrics delivered in part of a phrase — and then the rest of it, is reminiscent of The Police. This is a choice bit of music, and I thank you for it, but I have to admit that it didn't give me that primeval, spinal chill like Lilith did. Hope you enjoyed it! ~ J
Good heavens, pal, I finally got around to listening to this, and you're right: it's incredible! (I had to check the lyrics first... I'm not about to listen to a wanton pirate doggerel ) I'll have to blog about this one soon. There are nearly no female artists I can tolerate; this one has a perfectly balanced and modulated voice, without breaking into a screech.
I sent it to a lady friend, and she's vibing with it too. She says this version is from Diablo... Do you play that?
Amethyst Snow Angel - Tol-ja! This has inspired me to dust off a story that was one of my best... until it died. I don't know whether one song can move me to bring it together; maybe one song and twelve years of growth? Anyway, we're all going to find out. I'm going to post it a scene at a time, which I hope will keep interest up and also give me time to rework the outline to finish the story and make it better than it originally would have been. Make any sense? Apparently I'm wired to be a writer, so probably not. Anyway, the prologue is up, and Scene One of Chapter One will be up within probably an hour. I have reviews turned off until it's finished, but if you have any suggestions, opinions, or comments, you know my number...
Good morning, friends, and I hope it finds you well. I come before you today with an opportunity in the writing field. I own three of the Story Engine Decks which you may not be familiar with, but the point is that I'm on their mailing list, and thus was treated to this bit of news this morning:
This is an off-site writing contest that looks like fun. There is a small entry fee (from $24 to $35 USD, depending on what you want to enter). You choose one of nine classes, Fighter, Cleric, Wizard, etc., and are then assigned a few prompts to write to. There are a lot of details on the website, and thousands of dollars plus exposure are up for grabs. This happens several times per year, so if you find it interesting, join the newsletter and keep informed. If not, well, nothing appeals to everyone, but you really should read the web page; it's very much worth a look... J
Good evening, friends. I'm about to shut down for my customary Thursday absence, but I wanted to let you know that every Thursday, one of the talented writers at the Threads that Bind blog drops a post. This week, our Brazilian colleague, Andrea Merchak will be posting about the genre of psychological horror. There are over a hundred posts there including offerings from our own Raven, so stop by for a visit, there's plenty to see! The new post by Andrea goes up at 4:00 AM Pacific Time tomorrow, about nine hours from this post. Here's the link: https://threadsthatbind.net. Enjoy! ~ J
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for nothing! 
- Hmm. Gets under your skin. The voices are fuller, but the pounding, repetitive riffs and lyrics delivered in part of a phrase — and then the rest of it, is reminiscent of The Police. This is a choice bit of music, and I thank you for it, but I have to admit that it didn't give me that primeval, spinal chill like Lilith did. Hope you enjoyed it! ~ J
) I'll have to blog about this one soon. There are nearly no female artists I can tolerate; this one has a perfectly balanced and modulated voice, without breaking into a screech. 
, so stop by for a visit, there's plenty to see! The new post by Andrea goes up at 4:00 AM Pacific Time tomorrow, about nine hours from this post. Here's the link: https://threadsthatbind.net. Enjoy! ~ J
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