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Viking ZX


Author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy novels! Oh, and some fanfiction from time to time.

May
27th
2024

Enjoy Your Memorial Day! · 6:54pm Yesterday

Hey folks! Just chiming in here (later than normal) to wish you all a happy Memorial Day. There’s no Being a Better Writer today, but if you’re itching for some writing action you can always check the archives and delve through some classic posts.

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May
24th
2024

Next Week … The Axtara Previews Begin · 11:12pm Last Friday

Hey folks! Max here with the news! Gonna keep it short and sweet so that I can get back to Copy-Editing. Also, sorry for the delay. Been a busy day.

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May
22nd
2024

Dead Silver Tenth Anniversary Sale! · 5:41pm Last Wednesday

“Chupacabra hunting. Murder. Vacations aren’t supposed to turn out like this.”

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May
20th
2024

Being a Better Writer: Another Look At Cliffhangers · 6:13pm May 20th

Welcome back, writers! To both you and to me! If you’ve missed it, that’s because I’ve been emmeshed in a move for the last few weeks, and today is the first post I’ve been able to make on a normal schedule again.

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May
17th
2024

News! What’s a Copy-Edit? · 6:30pm May 17th

Hey folks! Getting back into the swing of things over here on Unusual Things, post-move, and that means it’s time for a news post!

So, what’s new and worth talking about? Well, how about the fact that Axtara – Magic and Mischief is officially out of Beta? I’d say that’s newsworthy.

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May
13th
2024

Being a Better Writer: Finding Your Writing Strengths · 8:20pm May 13th

Welcome back, writers! It’s late, but it’s new! That’s right, the internet is up at my new place and that means more Being a Better Writer!

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May
6th
2024

Classic Being a Better Writer: That Opening Chapter · 4:18pm May 6th

Hey writers! Max here. As I warned last week, my move has left me without internet for a–hopefully small–period.

So, I’ll be writing short stories to submit to Hemelein’s Honor and Glory call today. And unpacking.

You readers, though? You get a classic post from Being a Better Writer‘s past. Inspired by a discussion I saw this weekend, let’s talk about how you start your first chapter. You ready? Then hit that jump!

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Apr
29th
2024

Being a Better Writer: Showing Your Scope · 6:34pm April 29th

Welcome once again, writers! It’s Being a Better Writer, here again to discuss all things writing related! We’ve got an interesting topic to dive into, but as usual, there’s some news to discuss.

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Apr
26th
2024

A Trial For a Dragon – Part 4 · 7:25pm April 26th

Oh this is it! The finale of everything the last few Friday posts have worked towards! The last part of A Trial for a Dragon!

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Apr
22nd
2024

Being a Better Writer: Fantastical Calendars · 6:56pm April 22nd

Welcome back, writers! Monday is upon us once more, and you know what that means! Being a Better Writer is here!

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