Category Archives: musing

The reward is more than gold!

Posted on February 10, 2026 by D.L. Gardner

The world had a wild weekend, and it was hard to miss. A Superbowl, and the Olympics, and a lot of confusion about a halftime show. But through all the flurry, I came away with some golden nuggets. I love … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Flame

Posted on January 30, 2026 by D.L. Gardner

I’ve always loved camping. There’s nothing sweeter than a summer’s night under the stars and a warm campfire flickering at my feet: the smell of cedar or pine burning, the mesmerizing dance of flame, and the intimacy of being close … Continue reading →

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The Power of Persuasion

Posted on January 23, 2026 by D.L. Gardner

I’m constantly intrigued by the concept of persuasion. Advertisers use it to try and get us to buy their products. Politicians use it to try and get us to vote for them or rally behind them. Media uses it to … Continue reading →

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The Heroes Journey

Posted on October 28, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

When I first started my journey of learning how to write, I took many classes and workshops and even had a mentor who went over my first draft of my first finished novel and red lettered it to pieces. After … Continue reading →

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A Haunting time of year

Posted on October 10, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

A collection of Paranormals for the season. Continue reading →

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Behind Fantasy

Posted on September 18, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

Often times I’ve been asked “What inspired you to write this story?” There are usually many sources of inspiration. A walk in the woods, current events, a particular character, idea, passion. Sometimes it’s a build up of ideas and thoughts … Continue reading →

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Back to the Drawing board

Posted on July 15, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

Illustrating Fantasy works! You might have noticed my silence for a few weeks. It’s because I got this wild idea of illustrating my upcoming fantasy novel Another Man’s Storm. So here we are. In my studio, which I haven’t visited … Continue reading →

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We’ll See What Happens

Posted on April 8, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

I have unconsciously adopted the saying, “we’ll see what happens” to everything I talk about in casual conversation. I think it’s a check and balance I apply to myself without even realizing it. Until now. I have a friend, Lorri … Continue reading →

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Model or Remodel?

Posted on March 27, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

That is the question! No this isn’t about building. I’m one of the worse builders in the world. My grape arbor collapsed a few years ago and I’ll be danged if I can read a measuring tape. Still I have … Continue reading →

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I’ve got my eyes on spring!

Posted on February 9, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

I have been dragging my feet at writing my next novel. At least until a few days ago when I made a major change. Another Man’s Storm will no longer be a spin off novel to the series, Sword of … Continue reading →

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