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September 15, 2024
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Back to School!

If you follow my newsletter (which I hope you do!), you know it’s been a wild last couple of weeks.   School is officially back in session!   And while the Summer has been great, and I think the boys have thoroughly enjoyed it with all the outside shenanigans and burying themselves in probably way too much ice cream, I think we all agreed it was time to get back to a bit of a routine.   But with that routine comes the chaos. Homework. Packing lunches. Slinging out breakfast just in time before the bus arrives. Driving to and from Fall sports.  Ensuring that everyone gets to bed a reasonable hour so we’re not zombies come the weekend…   If...

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by Jeffrey Hall
August 15, 2024
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A Plethora of Inspiration

Hot dang, it’s a great time to be a consumer!    As a writer and an in-the-works artist, inspiration is the unexpected fuel that gives rise to a boost of creativity and productivity.    While I’ve learned not to rely on it for motivation,  it’s nice when it does hit as it provides a bonus flare to the imagination that can leave ye feeling invigorated and more curious than ever.   Of late, I’ve been fortunate enough to come across a wealth of great works of art that have colored me excited and thought I’d share in case you’re wondering where I’m spending my time/curious on my thoughts of where to direct your eyeballs on the seemingly unlimited amount...

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by Jeffrey Hall
April 2, 2024
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The Wonders of Walking

If you are in a bad mood go for a walk.If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.   So sayeth the wise Hippocrates.   If I could add my own twist to it.    If you are stuck in a plot point go for a walk. If you are still stuck in a plot point go for another walk.   Over the past couple of months I’ve realized the power of getting out and getting some steps in, mostly thanks to the new pup. That little fur beast needs his exercise and because of welcoming him to our home, the mileage has increased. Significantly.    Usually about 3-4 miles a day. Some in the morning, pre-work, a mile...

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by Jeffrey Hall
February 26, 2024
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Getting Back To It!

I’m back (if you even knew I left at all.)    Like I said in one of my last blogs, I needed a little recharge after going hard to get Shadow of the Dragod out, finishing my yet-to-be-released standalone novel, standing up a new website, and starting up Stone of the Scarred.  I was feeling burnt out, and as I learned in past stretches, there’s only one way for me to cure that feeling.   Take a break.   So I decided to take a few months to try to get back to neutral. Hiking, reading, training the new pup, playing with the kiddos, and catching up on some video games.            A little mid-hike hurdle that decided to pose for...

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by Jeffrey Hall
January 11, 2024
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Hiatus Update

Howdy there, Fellow Creatures!    It's been a little while since I've said anything on this page and that's because I've been on a scheduled break.   After the release of Shadow of the Dragod, finishing my unreleased, stand-alone novel, Under a God-Made Mountain, starting Stone of the Scarred, and getting this new website off the ground, I needed a bit of a hiatus to regroup and recharge.    I'm happy to say I've been doing that, focusing on my family, health, and having a little bit of fun. Baldur’s Gate 3, Blue-Eye Samurai, Scavengers Reign, hiking with Casco, coaching my boys’ basketball teams, planning a 2024 trip with Mrs. Elsewhere…    It's been a good little break to reenergize and...

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by Jeffrey Hall
October 15, 2023
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Write a Review, Fight Cancer

Ahoy there, Fellow Creatures! Apologies for the gimmicky title, but it's true.  I have an exciting pledge to announce. With Shadow of the Dragod coming out on November 7th and to add a little extra push to generate some reviews for the book (which always go along way to helping with indie publishing), I am partnering with Ride 4 Claire, a foundation that donates directly to Boston Children’s Hospital’s fight against childhood cancer. This near and dear organization has helped my niece tremendously in her battle with retinoblastoma and continues to be on the cutting edge of new treatments that will greatly help more kids with cancers like hers. As part of this partnership, I’ve pledged...

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by Jeffrey Hall
October 4, 2023
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A New Addition…

There’s a new addition to the family.   No, it’s not a new book (not yet, anyway. Shadow of the Dragod’s official release is Nov 7th! Coming soon!) It’s a terrible, horrendous, vicious beast of the frigid North! Meet Casco, my desk familiar, magical companion, foot warmer, and destroyer-of-my-things. Named after a town in Maine my family has spent my entire 40 years of life going to over the Summer, we brought home this fluffy wonder a couple weeks ago, and my oh my, it’s been something.   I grew up with a dog. Got a yellow labrador puppy when I was around 8. I don’t remember much about trying to train him or him being overly nippy...

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by Jeffrey Hall
August 29, 2023
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The Most Magical Place on Earth

I wish I was talking about some newfound discovery where there are beings who can cast spells and levitate objects with a blink of an eye.    Unfortunately, as far as I know, that place has yet to be discovered.   For now, we’ll have to settle for Disney World!    Yeah, I know, some of you may be rolling your eyes at this as I feel like those parks get a pretty bad wrap for the price gouging, unreasonably long-waits, and the special treatment they get, which are rightful gripes about Mickey land, but it’s hard to argue against their ability to inspire and make you feel a little closer to magic.   We were fortunate enough to take our...

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by Jeffrey Hall
July 19, 2023
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Writing Update

Howdy howdy, Fellow Creatures!   Hope all is good in the woods.  I wanted to stop by here and give you all some updates on where things stand throughout my writing journey.   All in all, I’ve been busy, juggling a few different projects at once. Let’s just say, that they’re all moving forward in one way or another and I am excited to get them out there.    I hope you’re excited to read them!   But enough with the preamble… Let me tell you where I’m at.   Shadow of the Dragod I’ve just finished reviewing the edits suggested by my wonderful editor, Tamara Blain. As always, she provided some wonderful thoughts on how to tighten up my sentences and make them...

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by Jeffrey Hall
April 24, 2023
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Finding My Way Back

Where the heck have you been, Jeff?   Fair question, Fellow Creatures.   It’s been a while since there’s been anything new or anything shared from me.  For nearly two years I’ve turned on ghost-mode and been lurking in the shadows.   Doing what, you may ask?    Well, to start, trying to get back to the land of the living. Turns out, I was burnt out for a bit there, and writing and creating wasn’t giving me as much zest as they used to.    I tried to forge on, tried to power through my scheduled writing sessions in the early hours of the morning, but alas, it felt like I was trying to force a nail through wood with my bare...

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by Jeffrey Hall
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