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D.H. Willison

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D.H. Willison is a reader, writer, game enthusiast and developer, engineer, and history buff. He’s lived or worked in over a dozen countries, learning different cultures, viewpoints, and attitudes, which have influenced his writing, contributing to one of his major themes: alternate and creative conflict resolution. The same situations can be viewed by different cultures quite differently. Sometimes it leads to conflict, sometimes to hilarity. Both make for a great story.

He’s also never missed a chance to visit historic sites, from castle dungeons, to catacombs, to the holds of tall ships, to the tunnels of the Maginot Line. It might be considered research, except for the minor fact that his tales are all set on the whimsical and terrifying ...more

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The Adventure Continues, with Arvia: Fangs of the Frost

Set sail for adventure on the high seas, with Tales of Arvia book five! I’ve been fascinated by the ocean since I was a child. From the power of the waves, to the mystery of what lies below the surface, to the lure of distant shores, I’ve loved both the sea itself, and classic tales ... Read more Read more of this blog post »

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