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A.E. Marling writes on pages, cards, and buildings. A member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, A.E. has published several novels and written names and flavor text for Magic: the Gathering. In the past he also shone words in light on buildings as a projection activist (@AEMarling).

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A.E. Marling Thank you. Magic Banquet likely was the choicest dish in the series. I often imagine continuing the series in the Lands of Loam, though I do not have …moreThank you. Magic Banquet likely was the choicest dish in the series. I often imagine continuing the series in the Lands of Loam, though I do not have anything currently underway.
What I do have is an Arthurian retelling from Morgan's perspective. I'm swimming-with-sharks excited about it, and I hope you'll take a look. (less)
A.E. Marling Dear Jake Hill,

I am thrilled the world has not ended in the eons it took me to answer this question, but at least now I can offer your heart's desire.…more
Dear Jake Hill,

I am thrilled the world has not ended in the eons it took me to answer this question, but at least now I can offer your heart's desire. Dark Lord's Wedding can as of this moment be gleaned in paperback from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Lords-Wedd...

I wish you a dreadfully merry read.(less)
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I had to indefinitely postpone the sequel of Murder in the Tool Library. This will be another solarpunk mystery. Unfortunately, the illustrator I hired stole artwork with AI. In the context of capitalism, AI art is no better than theft, and I will need to wait to contract a new illustration.
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“A fantasy story is a vacation to another world for the price of a sandwich.”
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“To sway opinion should never be the motive of argument. I argue only for pleasure.”
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message 11: by Becca

Becca Mills Thanks for friending me, A.E.! :)


message 10: by Richard

Richard Thank you for accepting the friend request!


Hannah ⚔️ Jaedia Thanks for the friend request! :) Picked up Brood of Bones when you had a freebie promotion, it sounds great.


message 8: by Dawn

Dawn You've been reviewed :D

http://www.dsafire.net/?p=1170


Larissa Reinhart Thanks for the friendship. I'm also a huge fan of PG Wodehouse!
Larissa


Charlotte Liebel Thank you for your friendship, A.E. Best wishes and success.

~Charlotte M. Liebel
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message 5: by Rainy

Rainy Kaye Stopping by to say hi!


Alisha So glad you came to the Carriger reading! It was lovely chatting you. I look forward to checking out the collage you mentioned. ^_^


message 3: by P.J.

P.J. Thanks for the friendship!


Carolyn Crane Thanks for inviting me to be goodreads pals, and I have to say, your blog name rocks!


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Jason Thanks for the friendship. And yes, you may quote me.


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