Five years ago, I created my first post about the world I call Adaran. (C) 2020, JJ ShaunRough map of Adaran. I introduced Meegan Redoak, my half-elven misfit, who falls in with a group of adventurers after tragedy upends her world. The original plot events petered out to nothing. I had a solid beginning of … Continue reading Revisiting the Beginning
“The secret of the universe is this: The universe doesn’t care. That part of the job is yours.” ~David Gerrold American science fiction screenwriter and novelist David Gerrold was born on this day in 1944.
“You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.” ~Norah O’Donnell American television journalist Norah O’Donnell was born on this day in 1974.
“As knowledge increases, wonder deepens.” ~Charles Morgan British playwright and novelist Charles Morgan was born on this day in 1894.
“Hey, Stevie!” says Bert as he enters The Jaunty Mug coffee shop. Thursday night rolls around again, and I look forward to this group of youngsters as they trickle into the cafe. It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve seen them. Aislynn, the group’s healer, was not present the last time they were here … Continue reading The Shortest Day
“Falling on your face, at the very least, is a forward movement.” ~Pat Mitchell American media executive Pat Mitchell was born on this day in 1943.
“Children often have a much stronger concept of morality than adults.” ~Nina Bawden English novelist and children’s writer Nina Bawden was born on this day in 1925.
“The point isn’t to know what you’re doing. The point is to have an experience doing something.” ~Kiki Smith German-born American artist Kiki Smith was born on this day in 1954.
Ashja stood on the pier, marveling at the sight before her. This city was nothing like she had ever seen in her life. It was so very different from the city at the edge of the desert near which she had grown. But then, she had seen a lot of strange things in the last … Continue reading The City of Caer Vernalan
“Ultimately, we actually all belong to only one tribe, to Earthlings.” ~Jill Tarter American astronomer Jill Tarter was born on this day in 1944.
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