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It's the last day of school and Aaron can't wait to get home for his birthday party. It's the big one-three and he's finally going to be a teenager. That would be all right except that he comes from a long line of magically inclined people and he's about to come into his power.

What was supposed to be a night of revelry quickly becomes a fight for survival when Aaron and his friends are thrust into a world of magic and monsters.

The only hope for survival is for Aaron to learn to harness his powers and take a stand against the darkness that hunts him.

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Inyalia’s always dreamed of becoming a ranger. Whether shooting apples off her sister’s head, tracking any number of beasts into their lair, or exploring the forest of Trendensil, one thing’s for certain. She’s never lacked for finding trouble.
On her fourteenth cycle, when elves are considered adults, she sets out to achieve her dreams. But things aren’t as she expected. Plagued by self-doubt and the unorthodox methods of her mentor, Inyalia must ask herself, is this really the life for her?
Before she can answer her world is torn asunder. Fire and brimstone rain from the sky. The dead crawl from their graves. And entire units of trained rangers disappear overnight. Whether she’s ready or not, war is coming.
Can Inyalia overcome her fears and step into a battle never before known to her people? Or will her lack of experience lead to her downfall?

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History is wrong. Someone has altered the past. The wicked Dreualfar, armed with magic and technology, spread across the realm like a plague, slaughtering and enslaving any who get in their way.

A mysterious benefactor enlists the aid of the Dreuslayers in their most dangerous mission yet. But things are not as they seem. Questionable choices and unhealed scars threaten to tear their brotherhood apart.

To make matters worse, a cunning chronomancer with a personal grudge seems to be one step ahead at all times.

Can the Dreuslayers put aside their differences long enough to defeat their greatest enemy yet—or will their fractured bonds leave them lost to the history books?

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War has ravaged the land. Powers shift. Corruption seeps into the hearts of men, while others are freed from its curse.

In the aftermath of battle, Gareth and his companions are separated and alone, each struggling to find their own way back. But salvation is no easy task and the forces of darkness do not forgive easily.

Deep in the bowels of Dalmoura a doorway is open. The one path into the prison realm is vulnerable. It’s only a matter of time until the dark god discovers it.

Can the Dreuslayers find the prison in time to stop Izaryle from escaping—or will they succumb to the darkness within themselves?

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An ancient evil has awoken, unleashing a long-forgotten darkness upon the world.

After a mysterious storm, Gareth returns home to find his family slaughtered. In his grief, he vows to destroy the foul creatures responsible. Gathering a band of misfits, they embark on a quest that will forever change their lives.

A found relic calls to the wicked Dreualfar, the very creatures Gareth swore to destroy. But genocide is no easy feat, and the Dreualfar will stop at nothing to free their dark patron.

Can Gareth and his mercenaries serve as the last defenders of a doomed land—or will they perish in the battle at their doorstep?

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A string of recent abductions takes a turn for the worse when the investigating agent joins an ever-expanding list of casualties.
Fortunately, an unexpected informant knows who’s responsible, but he’ll only talk to one person.

Detective Ray Bradley, following a six-month suspension since his first big fail, the fail that started it all, is asked to look into the disappearance of his former partner. Much has changed since he last wore the badge.
The Veil, which separates the magical world from the mundane, is weakening. Crime is at an all-time high.
Confusion, anger, and fear are pushing both sides toward war. And everyone seems to know something Ray does not.

Things go from bad to worse when the only suspect in his case is tipped off and Ray is accused of conspiring with the enemy.
What was supposed to be a simple missing persons case rapidly escalates into a series of gunfights, car chases, explosions, and encounters with seductive women in this action-packed otherworldly detective novel.

Will Ray, the newest Marshal over the 95th District, be able to adapt to a world he does not understand in order to rescue his friend? Or will he become the latest casualty in a war of shadows?

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The streets of Miami are flooded with a mysterious drug that has the populace seeing monsters.
Ray Bradley is the undercover narcotics detective assigned to work the case. However, things quickly get out of hand when a secretive DEA agent shows up with the credentials to take over.
Ray soon finds himself immersed in a world he no longer understands. A world of myth and legend. A world of Elves and Orcs. But, what's more odd than that. It seems they've been here the entire time, living among us.

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In this short video I cover a few details about maintaining a writing routine to avoid burnout, a benefit of daily writing, balancing life, and meeting deadlines.

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There’s a subtle difference between creating art and writing to market. Really, it comes down to the order of operations. When creating art, the idea comes first. Then you have to find a market to sell it. This approach has better ideas but oftentimes little or no market, which means less potential for profit. When […]

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If there’s one thing every author should know, it’s how to use word count to your advantage! Many people leave the topic of word count out of their conversations, masking their achievements under blanket terms such as novel, book, novelette, novella, or other such undefinable terms. Word count is the ONLY method of measurement in […]

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