Beneath the Surface Canvas
In the quiet embrace of coastal winds and the rhythmic murmur of waves, a story of art and adventure unfolds—a tale of an artist named Maya who sought to captu...
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Writer's Lifestyle
Create a life that nurtures both your writing and wellbeing.
About Princess Fiona
Princess Fiona of Emberwild is a character that shows up in several of my short stories. She met an untimely demise with a dragon after a contest of riddles, w...
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The Mermaid and the Storm
With the crash of waves beneath her, the Mermaid leapt out of the sea. For a brief moment, she saw the storm clouds above, And then she returned under...
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Traveling to South Africa
Next month, I'm traveling to South Africa. I'll spend most of my time in Cape Town and I also want to tour through the Garden Route. I'm hoping to meet some of...
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The Poker Player
Clinton kept quiet. He was holding some great cards, and if he kept his wits about him, the full pot would be his. A good gambler never counts the money in the...
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Princess Fiona Lost in Dreams
Princess Fiona of Emberwild was feeling tired. It was mid-afternoon and she had spent the morning doing very princess-y things, such as presiding over court, g...
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A Cabin in the Woods
In the heart of the forest, deep in the wild,There stands a cabin, a sight to behold.Its walls are of wood, its roof is of thatch,And the windows are small, bu...
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The Storm that Brewed
The wind swirled outside the pane glass window Through the dim light of the early morning, She stared intently at the yard outside. Leaves blew haphaz...
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The Winner Takes It All
The lonely man sat quietly at the table, All of his remaining chips in front of him. A last bet, A desperate gamble. He took a deep breath and look...
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Pellucidar: A Fable of Other-World
Captain Franco grabbed the wheel to steer the zeppelin clear of the approaching thunderheads. They had been flying for over nine hours and were close to their...
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When the Solstice Passed
Countenance a bird?Is it by the fields of giant rain,And then, since breaking of a tare. 'T was wont to the whole.If I am I,And debauchee of gnome,Himself, him...
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Sympathising Quake
Sympathising quake, Ye earth and with time, While yet a summer weather. How shallow as the echo hath pillowed them, To the lofty elm-tree...
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Lost in the Valley
Family and hides, and steady, More bright than forward it; ’Tis peace’s end of things For elegy shall sing, And greets its bowers, O...
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Masters of Camps
Great, it re-peopled from their arms the august masters of camps, To each other, fluid, a transparent lakes, thy errors, perturbations of smoke of new ways a...
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Evil and Happy On the Dream
Strangely grotesque beneath the shimmering clouds We speak to green spells within the sky Take cover! The devil is gone All scary on the water You dream of tin...
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The Merry And Fun Crocodile
Whose crocodile is that? No one knows. Its owner is quite sad though. It really is a tale of woe, I watch him frown. I cry hello. He gives his crocodile...
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The Spirit of Intense Sorrow
Arcana Lionbattler was a warrior poet who traveled the road between The Deadly Imp Alehouse and the The Vulgar Emperess' Hall, two run-down inns on the edge of...
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A Trio of Angels Dancing Upon the Waves
This poem, entitled A Trio of Angels Dancing Upon the Waves, was penned by the Dark Elf Fomadeun. He wrote it after making several unsuccessful attempts at gene...
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Sinful and Mournful Within the Sky
Sinful and Mournful Within the Sky was thought to be one of the lost poems of Warden Chaosbattler. But then he found it. It was right where he left it. Sinful...
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I am Heavy Beside the Flowers
I am Heavy Beside the Flowers was one of the first poems written by Jester Ravenreaper in his tome called, appropriately, My First Poems. Sadly, Jester Ravenrea...
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All Luminous Over the Rain
The poem All Luminous Over the Rain was penned by Jasmine Seeker as she walked the long roads to the Tin Sun Kingdom and set her eyes upon the Night's Slave, a...
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Jamine Ravenrange - There is No Imperfect Marble
Jasmine Ravenrange is a force to reckon with. This antisocial lady has almond-shaped purple eyes that are like two windows on the evening sky. Her fine, stra...
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A Few More Hilton Vazquez Poems
I shared some Hilton Vazquez poems last month. Here are a few more. Stormy Stormy, clear seashells swiftly love a sunny, big sun. The big seashell calmly fig...
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A Selection of Hilton Vazquez Poems
Here is a selection of poems penned by the great Hilton Vazquez, who wrote an ode to Evangeline Hammond entitled, All Vaporous Under the Sea. The following t...
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Nindrol Petleth in Rissingshire Keep
Nindrol Petleth was a fair elf maiden that dwelled in the Northern reaches, near the river Tola. Like most of the Elven-folk, she preferred to spend her days an...
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Princess Fiona of the Emberwild
Princess Fiona of the Emberwild liked dragons and riddles. It is rumored that she once encountered an ancient green dragon while searching for treasure in a...
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The Musings of Nona Wilcox
Little is known of Nona Wilcox, who spent her days wandering the empty beaches near the seaside village of Caelkirk, which was dangerously close to the pirate o...
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A Passage for Buttercup
Another tale is told. Another poet grows old. This is the work of the fabled poet Sir Winston Pewter, who spun this tale while traveling in the Southern Wastes...
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The Tragic Tale of Herminia Pickett
This poem tells the sad and tragic story of Herminia Picket of Westlebury, a small coastal village in the upper reaches of Tiny Land. She was the daughter of...
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The Tale of Alexandra Ebony Norton
It is said that Alexandra Ebony Norton was well-known amongst her peers in the Lady Dryad Confederation. And yet none of those who belonged could actually remem...
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The Planets of Corzonna
Tucked far away in one of the distant spirals of the galaxy lies the star system of Corzonna. The planets that orbit the star are numerous and varied, with some...
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An Ode to Evangeline Hammond
All vaporous under the sea is a poem written by the great bard Hilton Vazquez. It was composed while he was traveling in the Duchy of the New Bane's Slaughter i...
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The Ballad of Alisha Atkinson
Alisha Atkinson lives in the outer wilds of Tiny Land. This is an epic tale in her honor. It was composed by the poet Beleleamus, during one of his many stays i...
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Funny Pictures
My cousin Dave is a total Photoshop nerd. He loves to edit family photos to make them funny or weird—stuff like adding cool captions or just messing around with...
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Some good Low-Carb Veggies
I'm trying to be healthy and eat less sugar and carbs. It's not easy, because I've never met a Twix bar I didn't like. I'm trying to eat more veggies at all of...
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Speedy Planets
I remember learning in grade school how the closer a planet is to the sun, the faster it travels. That's due to the gravitational pull of the sun, which makes o...
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Some Great Treadmill Exercise Tips
Spend a lot of time in the gym running on the treadmill? I think running outside, preferably on the beach, is a lot more fun. But sometimes that's not possible...
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Can Your Injured Back be Cured by Bikram Yoga?
Bikram Yoga, or hot yoga is something I happen to be doing on and off for quite a very long time. Actually I started before my continual back pain began. Before...
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Tips and Tricks for Running on the Beach this Summer
I love spending time at the beach and sail around the world to find as many beaches as I can, no matter what time of year it is. But for most people, beach life...
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Does Anyone Really Use Twitter?
Tweet! Tweet! I think I have a Twitter account but I almost never use it. Do you? I know that a lot of celebrities use it to update fans and some die-hards...
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Smash Land Looks Fun
Supercell, the makers of Boom Beach, Hay Day, and Clash of Clans, have a new game called Smash Land, which I read about on CheatsPulse. I don't live in Canada o...
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Playing Boom Beach from Supercell
My friend Dave showed me his latest obsession: Boom Beach, which is a game from Supercell. They are the folks that made Clash of Clans and Hay Day, which ar...
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Ashtanga Yoga - A Beginner's Journey
I've been practicing Ashtanga Yoga recently and attending classes as well as watching videos at home. Here are a few good tips and techniques I have picked...
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Training Time
With things winding down this Fall, I decided it was time to get back into running shape. Since I'll be up and down the California coast in October and Novembe...
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Glacier National Park
Spending a few days up in northern Montana, at Glacier National Park. We have already enjoyed the Western half of the park, including a hike to Avalanche Lake....
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The Thirteen Original Colonies
I was sitting down for coffee with some friends and we were amazed (and a little embarrassed) that we couldn't name all of the thirteen original colonies (North...
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Sailing in the Ionian Islands
The Ionian islands are a fabulous destination for those who need to combine their sailing in Greece holidays together with gourmet food and lavish services. As...
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Yoga Class
I recently took a yoga class and was brushing up on my asanas (a.k.a. poses) on YogaSimple.net. I have learned a lot about yoga in the past few weeks. Here's so...
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Some Great Sailing Boat Trip Destinations
I enjoy sailing and I meet many people who wish to go for sailing. The trouble is they don’t recognize a lot about this because they are daunted by the thought...
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Inspiring Video About the Philippines
Cool guy that I found out about via Inspiratopia that took the $25,000 payment that 20th Century Fox gave him to make a promotional video and instead used it to...
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Pottermore Fun
While we were docked this weekend, we decided to create some Pottermore accounts. Pottermore, for those of you not in the know, is the new web site all about Ha...
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My First Sail Post
I've been sailing for a while now and been through many places and I'm thinking about the first sail post that I would like to share with all of you. Let me...
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