(C) 2020, JJ ShaunThe eastern trade road. I want to share a little about my fantasy outpost—the Happy Harpy. I’m working on a map of the region (it’s still a work in progress). I know it’s hard to see, but the outpost is in the middle. The Happy Harpy was established some three hundred years … Continue reading The Happy Harpy
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Random Quote for February 6, 2020
“I feel that man can transcend himself to a point where he can accomplish greater things than he thinks. I see people depressed and I see people who devalue themselves and I feel that's a terrible, terrible waste. But I love the people who try. But try fairly, try honestly.”~Jack Kirby Jack Kirby, American comic … Continue reading Random Quote for February 6, 2020
Wednesday Word for February 5, 2020
Today’s words come from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun, verb Definition To provide gratification for others' desires.A person who caters to or profits from the weaknesses or vices of others.A person who furnishes clients for a prostitute or supplies persons for illicit sexual intercourse. History … Continue reading Wednesday Word for February 5, 2020
Trivia: National Hemp Day
According to the National Day Calendar, today is National Hemp Day. Hemp is a type of cannabis plant with a low THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content (less than 0.3%) and high CBD (cannabidiol) content. THC is the psychoactive compound in marijuana that gets you high. CBD is the compound that has recently been approved by the FDA … Continue reading Trivia: National Hemp Day
Random Quote for February 3, 2020
"The government, which was designed for the people, has got into the hands of the bosses and their employers, the special interests. An invisible empire has been set up above the forms of democracy."~Woodrow Wilsonhttps://www.brainyquote.com/ Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States, died on this day in 1924.
Creating a Fictional Community
(C) 2020, JJ ShaunThe Happy Harpy I’ve spent the past working on the characters that comprise the citizenry of a make-believe outpost in the middle of nowhere—a tavern and inn called the Happy Harpy. To get an idea of what makes the place tick, I’ve fleshed out the characters that live there. I’ve created only … Continue reading Creating a Fictional Community
Random Quote for February 1, 2020
"Life is obstinate and clings closest where it is most hated."~Mary Shelleyhttps://www.brainyquote.com/ English novelist and editor Mary Shelley died on this day in 1851.
Staffing a Fantasy Outpost
(C) 2020 JJ ShaunThe gate to the Happy Harpy I’ve spent the last week creating characters to fill my fantasy outpost, the Happy Harpy. Making up the characters has been an exciting exercise. I have a good idea of how a small group can interact over time. (I spent four years on two different Navy … Continue reading Staffing a Fantasy Outpost
Random Quote for January 30, 2020
"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country."~Franklin D. Roosevelthttps://www.brainyquote.com/ Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States, was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for January 30, 2020
Wednesday Word for January 29, 2020
Today’s words come from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power.A person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 29, 2020
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