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Today’s Book Two Research

I figured a few things out over the weekend, with several plot problems finally resolved. Woo! I’m excited.

Of course, there were several issues that immediately arose, but research is my happy place. Here are a few of today’s searches:

  • Late 1800s geographic & soil composition maps of New Hampshire
  • Famous computer scientists from NH (search results were…interesting. Google, are you okay?)
  • Abandoned mines New Hampshire
  • Effects of sunlight deprivation
  • Buffalo chicken dip recipes

The last one might not be relevant to Paladin’s Legacy. Who could say?

Oh, and I finally got around to naming the buildings. Paladin University is using its recent expansion for some growth.

And please. Let’s not talk about the map of Lost Creek itself just yet. There might still be a lot of empty space to fill besides the campus, a graveyard, June’s apartment, and her beloved Athena diner.

Current campus map, made by a geographically-challenged author.
June’s office is on the second floor of the Hale Building, directly over the end of the word “lower.”

And now, back to actual writing.

In Which I Talk Funny and Say “Um” a Lot

Podcast! Check it out here. Thanks to Joshua Bass of FinalxLegends Podcasts for the opportunity.

Also, here’s how to properly pronounce tsukumogami, because I got nervous and butchered it even after a lot of practice.

And if you’re so inclined, check out Paladin’s Sword and NEW short story Glitter.

Professor June Porter is worried. Her daughter Medina has shown no signs of magic, leaving her defenseless and isolated among magicians. Unless, of course, everyone’s about to discover just how special Medina is.

New Release!

Long story, but in talking about chainmail on the book of faces, I wound up doing a podcast. Kind of a rushed and surprised thing, definitely something new. I talked up More Odds Than Ends, too. I’ll post the podcast link when it’s done.

I also burrowed until I found the first Peter and June story, blew the dust off, and expanded it a touch. Definitely still a short story, but thought it’d go well together.

Plus, I got to play around with covers (thanks for the feedback, Becky and Jennie and Nik!). I don’t think I’ll ever be fantastic at them, but I was happy with this one.

Look, Ma, I made a cover!

Blurb for now: Professor June Porter is worried. Her daughter Medina has shown no signs of magic, leaving her defenseless and isolated among magicians. Unless, of course, everyone’s about to discover just how special Medina is.

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