Tag Archives: young adult

The Power of Story

Posted on February 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Tell ‘em there’s power in Story,” the old gnome whispered. “Power ter heal and power ter hurt. Tell ‘em ter use their stories ter heal.” ~The Wishing Map The above quote is the source of my blog site’s title. It’s … Continue reading →

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Something So Wrong…

Posted on February 17, 2024 by mitchteemley

Painting by László Mednyánszky The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. Zack was stunned to discover that the terrifying apparition who’d … Continue reading →

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A Well-Intended Deception

Posted on February 10, 2024 by mitchteemley

Painting by Alex Garant The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. Gina was searching for her brother Zack. Meanwhile, Zack was … Continue reading →

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Love and Death

Posted on February 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

Image by Efraim Stochler “Have you ever thought you were about to die, and suddenly realized, everything that matters most in life is tied to death?” ~The Wishing Map At this very moment, each us is dying. Even “in the midst … Continue reading →

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Everything That Matters Most…

Posted on February 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

Image by Frank Becker The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt to break free from the childlike naims … Continue reading →

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A World Gone Mad

Posted on January 27, 2024 by mitchteemley

Painting by Janice Nabors Raiteri The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt to break free from the childlike … Continue reading →

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Sowing the Seeds of Conflict

Posted on January 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Image Abyss The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt to break free from the childlike naims (gnomes) … Continue reading →

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Turning the Page to Disaster

Posted on January 6, 2024 by mitchteemley

Artwork by AlectorFencer The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt to break free from the naims (gnomes) who’d … Continue reading →

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Pretending a Story to Life

Posted on December 16, 2023 by mitchteemley

Artwork by Amr Elshamy The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode, click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt break free from the naims (gnomes) who’d … Continue reading →

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A Well-Intentioned Deception

Posted on December 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

Artwork by Gretchen Deahl The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode, click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an attempt break free from the naims (gnomes) who’d … Continue reading →

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