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I am a professional living cliche; a penniless writer trying to eke a living.

In the past I've been a police officer, a soldier and a martial arts instructor. I've done normal jobs too, but those were the highpoints.

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 146 of 387
FAR HRINORCHAPTER ONE: THE QUEEN OF MANY COLOURS"I don't understand your problem." Eliana's sword flicked out to steal the hilt from DeSilva's hand. "Arranged marriage is a fading tradition, you're lucky to have the opportunity."Diving for his lost sword, DeSilva evaded the downward thrust of his teacher's blade."I should be ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History An examination of Mayan calendar predictions for the year 2012: 5 of 11
The predictions of the Mayan Calendar have lately become an obsession for people the world over. It is generally understood that the Mayan Calendar uniquely records time as a countdown towards zero. "The Long Count" as it is known, divides a period of 26,000 years into a series of "bak'tuns", or periods which accelerate progr... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Magical fantasy: 56 of 116
THE STAR OF SILVENEIRCHAPTER ONE: ELYISSAThrough the light veil of a soldier's sleep, Deron heard a woman scream. Waking, he was already on his feet, crouched in the snow amid the ruins of his bedroll with his sword half-drawn. The coppice on the forest's edge was silent, peaceful. Deron's horse stood nearby, looking idly at ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Where to find free Dungeons and Dragons adventures: 2 of 4
There is a vast wealth of player-generated material for all role-playing game including Dungeons & Dragons on-line, available free simply for the looking; to find these resources is the work of moments.To me, and indeed to any experienced Games Master, the primary resource for free material is your own mind. Part of the joy o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Game reviews: GURPS: 1 of 1
The name GURPS originated as an inside-joke, a working title that perfectly expressed the finished product.Of all the Role Playing Games ever published, GURPS stands alone in one regard: It is a completely integrated system beyond arbitrary 'rules'. There are other games that boast non-linear character advancement and detaile... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Easy tips for preventing a DUI arrest: 9 of 16
The simple advice 'Don't Drink and Drive' clearly needs some ancillary guidelines to address the practical issues of needing to travel when you've had one too many. No one wants to cause an accident...Alcohol is absorbed by the body at a rate of roughly one unit per hour, depending on your build and metabolism. This means tha... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Futuristic tales: 16 of 26
THE RETURNING STARCHAPTER ONE: MORDENNoth Morden knelt in silence, his eyes closed though the room was already dark. He listened to the sound of his own heartbeat and the tiny ringing of his nerves, alert and chattering though he had been motionless for some time.He knew that Chane was somewhere behind him, in the dark, with ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Dark fantasy: 95 of 149
ROSINANTE'S REPRISEThere was a wind in the trees south of the Shipglades. Goro and Wadwo beastmen had been coming out of the trees since dawn, gathering just outside of bowshot from the walls of the Savistri estate.Standing on the balcony of the Savistri Ziggurat, Kam Daishen looked for the approach of Tork Vasud. The first s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Pros and cons of using military force to combat terrorism: 8 of 12
The pros and cons of using military force to combat perceived terrorism vary according to one's point of view.From the perspective of nation states and governments, military force is the overwhelmingly popular choice for dealing with enemies both foreign and domestic. The advantages of force include expediency, effectiveness ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Painting fantasy miniatures: 2 of 3
Practice. Patience. More practice.There's a world of difference between painting a single unique piece for role-playing and a large number of nigh identical war-gaming pieces. Although the basic mechanics are essentially the same, the method is not.Setup:To begin, lay out newspaper or prepare a piece of board for the purpose.... More..