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  • Constructing Paranormal Fiction: The Rules

    When writing paranormal fiction, the writer must be aware of the rules. Paranormal fiction is a world much like fantasy fiction, there are key rules that need to be understood and these rules are nothing less than the physics applied in each writer’s world. A common character used in paranormal fiction is the vampire. Whether…

  • Friday Fictioneer: 12/28/12

    (Copyright Jean L. Hays) I love early morning coffee, and 708 Fulton Cafe is my favorite stop. They roast all their beans in house. No pre-made bags, every cup expertly made, and roasted to order. My favorite? The light roast for a smooth, mellow taste that eases me to pleasant, zen-like alertness. My problem? My…

  • Son of Santa

    Eric, the miracle child of the Claus’s, in the tradition of his father, slung a brown leather sack over his shoulder, pulled on his Elven snow boots and set out to visit his friend Cready in his little cottage in the Elven suburb of Spotted Elephant. The North Pole had several Elven suburbs that surrounded…

  • The Master

    Friday Fictioneers 12/21/12 Photo- copyright Scott L. Vannatter This dinner gives me pause… Don’t giggle! I know you think it’s funny, but this is ridiculous! Your will is not yours now. You gave that up the moment you took me home. When I told you I wanted turkey tonight, I meant 6:00 sharp! Not 6:30,…

  • The Witch Doctor Part 4

    Lance invited Paul to his apartment later that week. There was a lot to do. He opened the door to his apartment and surveyed his open living room. The area rug had to go. He didn’t want to ruin it, after tonight… He wasn’t sure just how it was going to turn out. The witch…