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The Independent Magician
My first novel has been (re)edited, had a facelift and is now available as an ePub, Kindle Book and paperback. It has been available on...

EMShryke
Feb 82 min read
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Centrallis Currency
You have to have money. Well, OK, I suppose you could just have your characters using what they grow, create, et cetera, as a means of...

EMShryke
Feb 62 min read
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Reworking the Independent Magician
What is wrong with it? I wrote and published the story when I was first unwell. It might be fine, but it could also be chock full of...

EMShryke
Feb 31 min read
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Social Media in the Climate of Today
I write fantasy and I have a right to do so in my own way. I make my identity as an LGBTQ+ author no secret. I'm proud of who I am and...

EMShryke
Jan 311 min read
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The Independent Magician: sequel coming soon
In the Independent Magician, Alfie YellowNeckedMouse makes a grave mistake and lands his best friend in mortal danger. He meets Bill...

EMShryke
Jul 14, 20231 min read
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Why Animals?
I've been asked: "Why are your characters animals?" My first answer was: "Well, why not?" Here's the thing, though. If you have mammals,...

EMShryke
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Points Change: an Update
Yesterday, I finally overcame writer's block on this novel. I got down 2,067 words, after months of trying and failing to write (and...

EMShryke
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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Due for Publication 24/06/23
‘For you, I’ll be anything,’ Alfie said, helping the mousemaid to her footpaws. ‘Even a magician,’ breathed Belle, so quietly he could...

EMShryke
Jun 9, 20231 min read
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Illustrated or Unillustrated?
My illustrator is extremely talented, as anyone who has visited the gallery will know. My question is this: How many people would like...

EMShryke
Jun 2, 20231 min read
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New Character Designs
They are rather rough, as you can see, but these have been sent to my illustrator. These pictures, such as they are, will be used to...

EMShryke
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Fiction Authors' Tools
Every professional needs the best tools for the job and writers are no exception. My advice to you is: Get a good dictionary. You're...

EMShryke
Oct 2, 20202 min read
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Favourite Books
I love books! When I think "relaxing space", I think of a quiet café or a "snug" (quiet nook) in a country pub, with bookshelves...

EMShryke
Sep 26, 20202 min read
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