Say when.
Letting himself go, Kaen focused on where he was and why he was doing all of this. Feeling Pammon’s body beneath him, knowing all this was so he could protect others, the real truth pierced his heart, causing tears to stream from his eyes.
What is it? What is wrong?
Kaen wiped the tears from his face, yet they kept coming. The truth of why he had wanted to be an adventurer stung too deeply.
I finally know...
2023-09-25 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Remember this week a contest will run! Free chance to win a hoodie in US or $$ sent via paypal to my patron who wins!
Look for the post Monday. Will run all week and open to all patrons!
2023-09-23 22:04:15 +0000 UTC
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Pammon had risen early and found him a quick breakfast, promising that they would tide him over for a few hours and that he and Kaen could get to work on the practice side of things.
Hess had collected some targets and set them up along the side of the clearing near the mountains while Kaen went through his arrows, picking out twenty-five he did not mind wasting out of the seventy-five he was carrying at the moment.
With everyone prepared, Hess helped Kaen to get tied in and settl...
2023-09-22 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Ok!
Next week I will be having a contest so stay tuned for a post next week!
All you will have to do is comment on the post in order to enter. End of week I will randomly (google) pick one of those who comment.
If they are in local US I'll ship them a hoodie. If you are outside of the US I will paypal or find another way to send you a small gift as a Thank You for being a patron! Stay tuned!
2023-09-21 18:23:39 +0000 UTC
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Hess stood there, scratching Pammon’s head while Kaen undid the ropes they had used to fasten his legs.
“I owe you for that, Pammon. I cannot tell you in words how amazing that was, but I will treasure that moment for a lifetime.”
Pammon trilled as Hess scratched his scales, content to receive a few extra scratches.
Tell him I can try to do that again if he loses weight.
A coughing fit came over Kaen as he heard Pammon, requiring him to take a moment to ...
2023-09-21 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Neither one of them had spoken a word for the last fifteen minutes as they glided a mile above the treeline. Kaen had only commented once about how cold it had gotten, but he did not want to complain as he gazed at the world beneath him.
Trees looked like ants, small paths and streams carved through them, turning a mush of green into a maze of some sort.
The mountain stretched higher still, seeming to go on forever, making Kaen understand why no one had entered this bowl...
2023-09-20 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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We are going to be scouting the southwest mountains about four days from here. Do you want to start heading that way?
I will, but let me finish with the boar I am eating. I need to clear out a few more if I can. It appears these piggies have been breeding with no one hunting them. I have managed to kill about thirty or more in the last few days.
Is it that infested? Kaen asked in shock. We alway...
2023-09-19 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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The last day had been a whirlwind of activity. Four different properties had been visited, and Hess, Sulenda, Bren, and Kaen had selected one. It had ten acres of space on the outside of town. Better still, it was about two hours from the inn by foot, and it was land owned by one of the signers of the promise letter.
Once chosen, they had gone to the central bank within Ebonmount, signing documents for what seemed like hours.
Kaen had been amazed at how much of the paperwork had a...
2023-09-18 13:13:28 +0000 UTC
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Been a solid week with some good work / planning done.
Why not reward and thank all of you who support me with 3 chapters?
So the Tshirt pic is something I’m working on. Making a shop (tshirt/hoodies).
Going to do a contest in coming weeks for patrons. Free shirt if US and if not I’ll paypal the money for shirt to winner 💰
Hopefully I can get all the things in the work done while I keep typing!
Thanks again for supporting me and enj...
2023-09-15 14:27:01 +0000 UTC
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Kaen had felt like a spectacle as people watched Master Bren pushing him down the street in that wheelchair, as he called it. It did not ride well along the sidewalks, and everyone who saw and recognized him felt the need to come up and ensure he was okay.
They all had been relieved to hear that Bren had just wanted him to rest after another long training session to prevent injury or burnout after having just returned from a quest the day before.
As he let Bren push...
2023-09-15 14:02:42 +0000 UTC
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“Stop!” Bren shouted as Kaen sent one of his students to the floor with a swing of his club.
Disengaging from his training partner, Kaen smiled as another notification popped up.
[ 1 Handed Club Skill Increased ]
It was the tenth one he had received today in the four hours he had been training.
“Everyone out except for Kaen!”
Kaen glanced at the room as the four other students he had been sparing with exited the training area. He was one ...
2023-09-15 14:02:00 +0000 UTC
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“There is no way by the spirits I will touch that thing!” shouted Alzama. “You know you cannot make me do that even under the threat of an inquisitor.”
Hess sighed and nodded at Fiola, who had glanced at him.
This young clerk was adamant about not using the crystal. The other three had gladly used it once, given their two options.
“I understand,” Fiola replied with a frown. “Well, just so you know, your side will be recorded as it has for ever...
2023-09-15 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“How? How is it being done?” asked Fiola as she leaned forward to see what he was looking for.
“I need the quest sheet for our quest! Where is it?”
The three of them began digging, and Hess held it up when he found it.
“Let me see it a moment,” Kaen declared as he took his hand and swept a clear area on the table, sending paperwork onto the floor.
“I hope your right,” grumbled Fiola as she watched the papers spill everywhere.
Snatching the q...
2023-09-14 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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I wanted to let you all know that while I haven't edited a ton of the Patron stuff (I know, I'm sorry), book one has been submitted to my Publisher for their edits. I had a Docx file I fixed and changed some things story wise as well as other edits. Nothing 'major' but hopefully in 3-4 months each of you can get your own copy however you like it.
I'm excited to find out who will actually do the audio :) I have a few voices in my head (not like crazy voices) of th...
2023-09-13 18:15:22 +0000 UTC
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“That was faster than I expected,” Kaen said with a droll as Hess climbed the stairs to join him at the top. “I had wondered if you might make me wait longer.”
“Let’s get this over with,” Hess grumbled as he continued to pout about this course of action. “I am going to do what I did the last two times and sit quietly while you two talk.”
Kaen shrugged and began moving toward Fiola’s office area, letting Hess stomp behind him like an angry child.
...
2023-09-13 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Kaen surveyed the damage and destruction Pammon had done, all on his own.
“I’m not sure what to think or even say,” he finally blurted out. “Six people gone with no real chance.”
“And he isn’t even a year old yet,” Hess answered as Pammon watched the two of them talk. “When he gets older, he won’t even need the distractions you and I provided.”
The thrum of Pammon’s laughter reverberated from him as he lounged on the ground as if he had no care ...
2023-09-12 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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They are still holed up in their fort. They have moved two carts to the front entrance of the wall, and the three missing people are out there now. They appear to be in a hurry and are setting up wood for what will be fires tonight.
“Gosh damnit, Hess,” Kaen complained. “You were right. How did you know they would hole up like that?”
Grinning like a fool, Hess put his hand on Kaen’s shoulder.
“Remember, I did this for decades. &nb...
2023-09-11 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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I wanted to give you all some heads up on stuff coming down the pipe!
First - I've started Book 2!! (3 chapters in). I'm still focused mainly on editing / dev editing book 1. Got 12 more days till I have to turn in to Podium for the first time. But know I'm already working on Book 2! Once book 1 has finished coming through Patron, I'll drop book 2 right after!!
Second - I'll be doing a few more 'fun' Fridays or weeken...
2023-09-10 22:48:07 +0000 UTC
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Time felt like it was barely moving as Kaen held the bow fully drawn. Doing so was not something most could hold for very long, but at this moment, his body didn’t feel tired or weak. It was powerful, and he waited like an animal ready to pounce upon its prey.
I’m coming! Hold on!
Pammon’s frantic voice didn’t phase him. Time was on his side, and death was in his hands. The moment he saw the opportunity to strike, it would fly from him, destroying what it must.
2023-09-08 13:04:01 +0000 UTC
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They are just a few minutes away from you two. The three carts are spread out a bit, but two people are on each cart. The rest of the people have stayed back in the camp, but it looks like they are preparing to move out.
“They will be here soon, three carts, two people in each. Pammon says the others may be leaving the camp soon.”
Hess nodded as he checked the few lone bushes he had moved along the path. He knew it would be a mess fighting in t...
2023-09-08 13:03:01 +0000 UTC
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The clash of sword and shield versus mace and shield was one that left much to be desired.
The man charged Hess, moving into a series of swings designed to easily cut and disarm an opponent. He had started to move to Hess’s right side until he saw Kaen pointing an arrow in his direction, quickly fixing the error of his step. Being left-handed gave him no shield on the side Kaen was on.
No one ever wanted to give an archer a free shot at them, just like he had been tr...
2023-09-08 13:02:00 +0000 UTC
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With Pammon’s help, Kaen’s guidance, and a lot of patience from Hess, they managed to draw what Pammon had seen from the sky.
The main camp with the buildings appeared to have over ten people living and working in it. Pammon had mentioned he was not sure how many more might be in the buildings but counted what he could see. The other small camp closer to the road had eight people.
A steady stream of merchants and other people had traveled along the main road as the...
2023-09-08 13:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Did you tell him yet?
No, let me set the mood. I don’t want just drop something like that on him.
Fine but I think he will be really excited when you do.
Later. I promise. For now, just let me know if you see anything. I really wish I could fly with you and help, but we both know I wouldn’t see anything.
And the fact you would need heavier clothes up here. Hess told you that, reme...
2023-09-08 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Leaping into the air, Pammon beat his wings, creating the lift needed for him to clear the tree tops with the added weight of Kaen. Over and over, his wings moved air, launching him upward as Kaen’s legs gripped against his neck. He could feel Kaen’s arms wrapped around his neck and how tight his hands were clasped together.
Open your eyes, you fool!
Kaen realized he had squeezed his eyes shut. He opened them up, and his breath was lost in the moment...
2023-09-07 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Calm down, Pammon, please. You are killing me right now!
The amount of excitement and anticipation coming from Pammon was overwhelming. It was actually making him jittery. Since mentioning the quest yesterday and their getting to see each other once they were outside the pass, Pammon had been impossible to settle down.
I am calm!
Kaen chuckled and winked at Hess, who knew what Kaen was doing. They were halfway through the pass, riding the two ...
2023-09-06 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“These are the three quests the two of you are authorized to take right now,” Mandy, the clerk, stated as she placed the three silver quest sheets on the counter. “The first one is a cave with a fire ant problem, rumored to be a hive. Usually, I would recommend a group, but with Adventurer Hess with you, it shouldn't be a problem. The second one is a group of bandits a few days from here. They have set up camp somewhere in the woods along the northern wall of the mountains i...
2023-09-05 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Ok - I believe I got all my books now under the one tier - Dragon Riders Unite!
My Isekai book is 'open' to all people and then I forget what chapter it hits patron only but it is available for those who use the DRU tier. Sorry, I tried getting it both ways, but it took forever to manually go in and modify each chapter...
Also - on Friday I will drop 5 chapters as a little celebration for finishing the book. Yeah, I'm editing and not nearly done, but I wante...
2023-09-04 15:18:24 +0000 UTC
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The world felt brighter as Kaen shook hands and conversed with people in the inn that night. His heart was full between that moment in the office with Sulenda and Hess and feeling Pammon through their connection.
“Thank you for what you did for those two boys!”
Kaen nodded and shook the man’s hand. He was older and looked like he might not normally visit an inn.
“I still can’t believe people have heard about what I told them,” Kaen replied as he shook...
2023-09-04 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hard to believe it but I penned the last words to book 1. Going to send a week going through all 96 chapters (plus epilogue).
After that review / edit, I’ll start writing book 2
Its a weird feeling but in coming week i have a request if you have time and are willing.
1st if you are willing, tell me things you like and dislike so far. I know there is still 40 chapters which covers a ton of ground. If something from early on still is in your mind, making you ...
2023-09-03 15:49:26 +0000 UTC
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Kaen was a bit apprehensive as he took the paper from Hess. Part of him wanted to open it up, but he was also afraid they might be playing with him again.
“This is the real number?”
Hess nodded, and the way his face was, Kaen knew that Hess was not messing around this time.
Taking a deep breath, Kaen unfolded the paper and then sat there in shock as he read the number multiple times.
“This can’t be right! Can it?”
Sulenda chuckled and motion...
2023-09-01 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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