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End of Worldbuilding

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:34:28 GMT

We conclude the series on World Building.

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World Building Part 5

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:07:45 GMT

We reach the end of our worldbuilding series. We'll do an over-arching dive into this and build a world from scratch next week. After that, we'll start a new series and continue onward!

Come join me on Backerkit as we get ready to kick off the debut novel; Chronicles of Ordi

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World Building Part 4

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:56:03 GMT

We continue our journey through World Building by looking at Religion and Politics along with people and how they act within your world.

Come join me on Backerkit as we get ready to kick off the debut novel; Chronicles of Ordi

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World Building Part 3

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:48:03 GMT

This week we dig into our next installment of World Building-looking more at the history of your world. This isn't merely aimed at authors, I find as a reader, a well built world makes all the difference when reading novels.

Come join me on Backerkit as we get ready to kick off the debut novel; Chronicles of Ordi

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World Building Part 2

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:33:59 GMT

This week we jump back into World Building and look at the next aspects of creating your world.

Come join me on Backerkit as we get ready to kick off the debut novel; Chronicles of Ordi

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World Building Part 1

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:47:19 GMT

This week we dig into World Building and how that can effect a story. This is part 1 of our next series.

Come join me on Backerkit as we get ready to kick off the debut novel; Chronicles of Ordi

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History of Fantasy Part 2

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:06:08 GMT

We conclude our journey looking at a brief history of the fantasy genre. We talk about the things that have catapulted us to where we are today, and as we continue looking at these, we'll explore these works in more detail in the coming months.

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History of Fantasy Part 1

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:23:41 GMT

We start to dig into this notion on the history of Fantasy works. Where did it come from, what was before modern works...What was their impact on today's works.

This may be a 3 part series.

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My Video Game Pitch

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:51:10 GMT

Reaching out to my small fan base, I ask for a topic, and weapons in video games was brought up. It got me thinking of a new concept within video games on how a player can go about building out their characters. Mini rant at the end about the lack of MMO games for cell phones-if you know any, hit me up!

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Role Playing Games

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:15:35 GMT

Talking through some aspects of RPG games, and some of the history behind them. We'll keep digging into these topics as we move forward.

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D&D in the 80s

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 22:21:50 GMT

This week we look at suggestions from folks and dig into topics that they are interested in. I look at the Fantasy genre from a Christian perspective and hope that people can be a little more open minded in those areas.

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Trans Dwarves?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:32:56 GMT

What in the actual world is going on??

This week I break into some current and upcoming work. I also dig into an article a friend sent me on the current state of Fantasy.

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Editing update

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:50:05 GMT

This week we look at the process of editing, and what we've done so far on book 1. It has been turned over to my publisher to begin their editing process. Lot of great things coming our way in the months to come!

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Backerkit for Ordi

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:35:35 GMT

We dig into some updates, looking at line edits-and talking about dating material through the work. We end with a overview of Ordi, and what Backerkit is.

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Publishing updates

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:59:34 GMT

We are back with a new episode this week. I rant about Instagram and their lack of care towards their users, while also ranting about Romantasy genre. I give you an update on the publishing process, and note a few things I want to do in the future of this show!

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Ordi and writing

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:11:36 GMT

Dig into a few aspects of writing, and my views of using AI as a tool in this digital world. I talk about the backer campaign and crowdfunding this book along with side stories and future work for Ordi and his world.

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Why I wrote Chronicles of Ordi

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:26:39 GMT

This week I go over various loves within the fantasy world, along with why I set out to write the Chronicles of Ordi. A far deeper story that we are only just beginning. Lots to look forward to within this project, and upcoming events I will be apart of!

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Ordi is completed

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 01:01:18 GMT

We are back! Chronicles of Ordi book 1 is completed, but we need your help to bring it to life. Come check us out on Backerkit to help get Ordi published.

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My brother and books

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:50 GMT

This week my brother Michael joins me on the show and we discuss our love for books, and life. We dig into the notion of being mid life fantasy lovers and how we can still manage everything else in our lives. We dig into some Lord of the Rings and WOW as well.

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Progression in writting

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:26 GMT

Hey everyone, we dig into the previous few weeks of life, and discuss some books I got for my birthday. I talk through plans for the summer with Ordi, and what I look to do in the fall.

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Magic gear and video games

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:47 GMT

This week we examine the systems of magic on gear in World of Warcraft and the influences it has had on me writing Chronicles of Ordi. We briefly visit Magic the Gathering, but dig into adapting the systems of magic from video games to book.

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A journey down memory lane

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:34 GMT

This week we explore my introduction to Magic the Gathering, and the impact it has on me, and my writing. Next week, we'll explore a little more into that universe before moving on.

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Chronicles of Ordi part 2

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:32:23 GMT

This week we dig more into my mind and unpack the reason behind this show and the influences of a life in the past. Journey with me as we look forward to the future and build on the story of Ordi.

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The Chronicles of Ordi

Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:11 GMT

Our first episode of our new show discusses a book that I am currently working on. The Chronicles of Ordi follows a dwarf mage on a series of quests that will take him throughout his world and beyond to save everyone.

Next week we'll continue looking at the nerdy aspects of my life-diving into the world of Magic the Gathering.

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Pilot Episode

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:12 GMT

Welcome to a new show, Heal Thy Burgers—a show dedicated to exploring the various facets of the fantasy universe. My goal is to cover a variety of topics from the books I am reading and writing to the worlds created by other authors. I love gaming, and fantasy movies to which we'll also dig into. Come join us as we explore almost everything in the fantasy world.

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