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Sureshot Excerpt: Durbar meets the archery captain

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Phil

“Well, here we are,” declared Karr at last. “Let me introduce you to the captain of my archers.” Karr led him toward one of the men who was shooting. He was tall and had massive arms. His hair was short … Continue reading →

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Title Vote:

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Phil

Help me with a Title! So far I’m thinking: The Sureshot (like the old title) The Sureshot is Born The Sureshot Rises Rise of the Sureshot Working title for book 2 is “Sureshot the Assassin” and for book 3 is … Continue reading →

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What’s that sound?

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Phil

Ever wake so slightly in the night? When it is far too dark for you to see? What is it in the dark? While everything else is deadly quiet, except for the scratching in the wall? Or the tapping on … Continue reading →

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Grigor’s not-so Mirror Images

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Phil

Far to the north, near the Spine of the World, a party of adventurers trudged through the frozen landscape in search of giants who attacked one of the Ten Towns. The group consisted of a mighty, yet simple, barbarian, a … Continue reading →

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Battle of Beasts

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Phil

A fantasy writer’s metaphor for the conflict in Charlottsville The charred-wood arena was located in a remote land; far from the regulating eyes of the legionnaires. The fights that were held there were illegal, but also the most fantastic of … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s School

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Phil

Sarah shifted in her reclined chair, suddenly aware of cramps in her neck, arms, legs, back. Her eyes hurt and it was difficult to see the screen in front of her, gripped in her hands. She tried to look around … Continue reading →

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The Sureshot Excerpt: New Bow, New Challenge

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Phil

Another preview as I finish up editing. Coming soon! When he reached his forest cabin, a hawk which looked very much like the one he admired before, was perched atop Durbar’s smoke house. Durbar halted in his tracks and greeted … Continue reading →

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