Category Archives: writing

Character Studies

Posted on November 22, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

I remember one time a group of us bloggers did a tour and with our characters breaking the 4th wall. They’d step out of their environment and pretend talk to you, or we’d interview them. It was really fun. Author … Continue reading →

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Remember the typewriter?

Posted on November 11, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

Sometimes when I write, I’m not really thinking, the words just spill out. Often times that is cause for deletion. I remember in the old typewriter days, it meant ripping the paper out and starting over. If the paragraph was … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Hard times: Like it or not

Posted on November 4, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

FYI oftentimes my humor is a bit subtle. Know that while reading my blog posts you’re welcome to laugh! I hope this finds you all well! Last night I had a few hours to write and so I started a … 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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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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The Lifestyle of a Gleeman!

Posted on May 29, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

I’m impressed by your books, Christopher Schmitz, but I’m more impressed by your lifestyle! You’ve built the wagon, you travel the roads, you play bagpipes, you are amazing! Support his Kickstarter! Isn’t this the cutest, most clever set up you’ve … 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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Big Dreams start out little

Posted on January 12, 2025 by D.L. Gardner

Have you ever enjoyed an advertisement? If they’re done right, they can be quite touching. I’ve seen a few that I love watching repeatedly. I’m thinking in particular of the ad they show at the Gig Harbor Galaxy before the … Continue reading →

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New Facelift for a FREE Historical Mystery

Posted on November 13, 2024 by D.L. Gardner

And the secret behind the title. I’ve been asked ‘what is hoarfrost’ and why did you name your book Hoarfrost to Roses? The term “hoarfrost” is derived from the Old English meaning of frost resembling an old man’s beard. Technically … Continue reading →

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The Threat to Children in Darkness Holds the Son

Posted on October 18, 2024 by D.L. Gardner

The Writing of Darkness Holds the Son It’s been a couple of years since I wrote this book and because I’m releasing the leather hardcover to the Sword of Cho Nisi set that’s been on Kickstarter, I’m going to be … Continue reading →

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