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It was at an early age that J.L. Burger first uncovered the secret to traveling in time. Since then, he has scoured the known universe, searching for the deepest mystical knowledge, sowing discord and trouble along the way. He was most recently sighted in ancient Troy, making tasteless jokes about the hole through which the Greeks entered and exited the rear of the Trojan Horse. His most horrific stunt of all, however, was grossly overcooking s’mores in his microwave. Unfortunately, even for a Keeper of Secrets, there are some mysteries that are not meant to be solved…

When not traveling in time and space, he resides in New Jersey with his lovely wife, two mostly-charming daughters, and two mostly-smelly dogs. He spends his summers in Europe
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Conducting Background Research - a Useful(?) Procrastination Technique for Authors

As I begin to write a scene where two characters are prowling through a medieval courtyard at night, I think to myself, "What are they carrying to light their way?"

Probably a torch or a lantern, I decide.  But how does it look, exactly?

And -- boom! -- the next time I look up, I've lost an hour of writing time.  Gee thanks, Google and Wikipedia!

I'm certainly not the first author to have fallen prey Read more of this blog post »
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“I have dedicated my life to the noble sciences of mathematics, astrology, physics, alchemy, and magic.”
J.L. Burger

“Never trust an alchemist. Unless he is smiling. In that case, disbelieve him.”
J.L. Burger, Secrets of the Alchemist

“Never trust an alchemist. Unless he is smiling. In that case, disbelieve him.”
J.L. Burger, Secrets of the Alchemist

“I have dedicated my life to the noble sciences of mathematics, astrology, physics, alchemy, and magic.”
J.L. Burger

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