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July 13, 2009
- In my 23rd century 87,000 word science fiction novel Crystal Clear Motivation, crime and love must be reconciled when the accused criminal is the investigator’s ex-fiancé.In one horrifying moment, Earth/Luna shuttle co-pilot Zaci Lukman discovers that Commander Isaac Fredericks, whom she thought of as a friend, has sabotaged the shuttle and taken Zaci hostage. Why? She doesn't know, but ...
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July 3, 2009
- Who did I want him to be and what were his plans and goals? For me, that was the starting point of characterization and the heart of the story's plot.I knew he was a vampire, and an ex-Templar Knight. In many ways they are opposites and yet synonymous. Both killed without remorse. Both considered their enemies infidels, unworthy of life. Templars were reputedly fearless in battle, loyal to a ...
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June 27, 2009
- When I began writing the story Templar‘s Fire, a Gothic Vampire novel (http://www.scribd.com/doc/16391295/Templars-Fire-A-Gothic-Vampire-Novel), I started with an image that stuck in my head. I kept seeing this eerie looking guy hiding behind a stone altar peering around the corner as if he was waiting to attack someone. Didn’t know why, but the picture stayed with me.Since my interests at ...
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June 12, 2009
- Quiet footfalls traced a path up the steps from the downstairs sitting room, along the abbreviated hallway, and into the Vicar's bedroom. The nearer to the bed they got, the more softly they fell.Slowly becoming aware of the intruder, he struggled to gather the remnants of his composure. He felt movement on his bed. The vicar sat up violently, tears still wetting his face. He fumbled for the ...
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June 10, 2009
- We never know when to expect them, if they'll haunt, hinder or aid us, but memories from combat never disappear. * * *The fire still blazed, but standing directly before the hearth was insufficient to warm me. Again, I rubbed my hands on the seams of my blue jeans, but that wasn’t enough to get the feel of her off my flesh. After washing up, I changed into clean clothes.Stella waited by the ...
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June 1, 2009
- You were smooth, worked your target with the skill you acquired by watching your Vampire master, and from your recent failed attempts. Despite those failures, you persisted, and now you have succeeded in Turning the man or woman of your dreams.Eternity beckons you like a lover greeting a returning warrior. After this night, you know you will never walk alone again. Sure, you've had your vampire ...
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May 23, 2009
- Well, wasn't that one serious night on the town? You dressed to seduce, succeeded grandly, but oops, slightly intoxicated by success you went and forgot to pull out in time to avoid the inevitable. That's right; the Turnee didn't make it, dropped at your feet looking very pale and flaccid. There is nothing you can do to rectify the mistake, so you must deal with it.Of course, you are an ...
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May 20, 2009
- Several weeks to three months beyond the day of your Turning, life will seem vastly different as will your appearance.By now, your once supple tanned flesh glows pale under moonlight, may appear slightly translucent and feel like chamois. Not to worry, this is perfectly normal for a new vampire. Consider it the new you, and with time you will learn to appreciate and even value your new look.In ...
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May 14, 2009
- The joy of your first Taking, and hints for living your new life (sic).As with anything worth doing in life, the same holds true for those among us who have recently become the walking dead. I regret how dreadful that must sound, but now that you are a newly minted vampire, you must make the effort to truly appreciate and receive the blessings of eternal life--albeit a nighttime existence.Since ...
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