Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Wishing Map 8

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Two: Aunt Aloysia (continued) Previously: Gina and Zack’s mysterious Aunt Aloysia arrived, announcing that they had serious “business to attend to.” ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ It had taken … Continue reading

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The Wishing Map 7

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Two: Aunt Aloysia (continued) Previously: Zack and Gina had begun to fight just as the mysterious Objects in the Dore toy chest were desperately trying … Continue reading

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The Wishing Map 6

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Two: Aunt Aloysia Previously: Once the “startlingly large, alarmingly red-headed woman” arrived in Middleton, everything began to change. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “We really do have a … Continue reading

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dream…persevere…succeed (hopefully)

Originally posted on Kevin Hotter:
I know what some people are thinking. Dreams? Really? This guy is going to write about butterflies, rainbows and leprechauns? No way. I’m fully aware that if you are 5’1 with no athletic ability, you…

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The Wishing Map 5

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter One: The Double Moon (continued) Previously: Zack’s life, like his sister’s, had unexpectedly unraveled at the Middleton Middle School Promotion Ceremony…laying the groundwork for what was … Continue reading

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Jimmy Fallon Out!

Breaking news: Popular talk show host Jimmy Fallon has been ousted as new Ebola Czar! He was replaced by another person with absolutely no medical qualifications just hours after being exclusively announced as new Ebola Czar by the author of … Continue reading

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Jimmy Fallon, New Ebola Czar!

“Jimmy Fallon, the new Ebola Czar?”  Yes!  Jimmy Fallon! Ebola Czar! OK, no, not really. But as of yesterday, Jimmy Fallon and Ebola Czar were the top trending terms in America. And as a new blogger, I’ve been told the … Continue reading

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Wishing Wednesday is Here!

A new “5 minute read” (this one is a little bit longer) from my fantasy novel The Wishing Map has just been posted! As the Dore siblings each melt-down publicly, their desire to escape into another world grows stronger.  Ever … Continue reading

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The Wishing Map 4

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter One: The Double Moon (continued) Previously: Abandoned by his friends, Zack had never felt more alone in his life. Meanwhile, his sister Gina… ⇔ ⇔ … Continue reading

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Raves for The Wishing Map!

Initial posts of The Wishing Map, a serialized fantasy novel, have brought some great unsolicited reviews: “Enchanting from the get-go!  Well done.”  ~M. Novak “I love The Wishing Map!”  ~K. Porter “Catches my interest and yields one to an open … Continue reading

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