The best books to combat Grimdark (turning to Noblebright)
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I adore heroes and stories that inspire me to live a life of virtue.
iyrunner9
- Aug 3
- 1 min
Fantasy Book Cover Relaunch Reveal
I wanted to share a preview of some of my recent projects with you.
Among my various tasks, I have been exploring cover designs
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iyrunner9
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Choosing Hope
July Update (scroll to the bottom for a special cover reveal) I recently wrote about why we should care about hope. To that, my answer...
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iyrunner9
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Why Should We Care To Hope?
Hope and the Anchorverse The Latest Developments in June As most of you might guess, thanks to the baby, sleep is a precious commodity...
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iyrunner9
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Aithos - A Fantasy Kickstarter is Live
Launch day has arrived! Outside of book release day of Aithos, this epic fantasy Kickstarter is the most anticipated part of the process....
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iyrunner9
- Feb 5
- 2 min
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
A REVIEW OF: To Sleep In A Sea of Stars - 3.5 Stars The old Bait & Switch. To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a primary example of a bait and...
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iyrunner9
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Yorks Christmas: A Photo Journal
A Yorks Christmas picture is worth a thousand words. . . ? I don't know if that's true but you are getting some pictures and highlights...
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iyrunner9
- Dec 2, 2023
- 4 min
Best Gifts for the Geek Who Wants Nothing
Every year my family complains that I am just plain difficult to find gifts for and not because I have everything but because often there...
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iyrunner9
- Nov 14, 2023
- 2 min
Justice: Origins of a Story
Behind Walktall Part 3 - Letting Justice Lead Walktall is out and after a brief snafu in which I gave a rough draft to reviewers, I...
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iyrunner9
- Oct 19, 2023
- 1 min
Ascendant: Saga of Valor
The Audio Book Production For Ascendant is Done! Not much to write today, just good news to share! With audio production done, Ascendant:...
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iyrunner9
- Sep 26, 2023
- 2 min
I Can’t Finish My Book
I never have time. . . Did you know this is the number one craft comment I received all weekend? First, let’s step back. I recently...
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iyrunner9
- Sep 21, 2023
- 2 min
TALLMEN, BLADES, BOOKMARKS
Walktall Bookmarks Are Finished & They Are Gorgeous!!! "Legend has it that once in a generation, not so often, when the streets are not...
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iyrunner9
- Sep 7, 2023
- 3 min
The Abyss: Origins of a story
Behind Walktall Part 1 - Re-education Camps All story stands on the shoulders of reality. Inspired, incited from pen to paper by the...
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iyrunner9
- Aug 23, 2023
- 2 min
A Photo Journey: Inspiring Places Ascendant: Saga of Valor
"Take only memories, leave only footprints" - Chief Seattle Nothing is created in a vacuum for us humans. Everything rides on the...
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iyrunner9
- Aug 2, 2023
- 2 min
"Bug-Bug Hunting" - Pokemon of the Dad Life - & More. . .
The "Pokemon" adventures of Izaic Yorks and his daughter and some valuable lessons learned.
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iyrunner9
- Jul 19, 2023
- 1 min
It Takes a Village To Raise A Child & A Necromancer To Raise A Village - (a rules-lite ttrpg below)
A new tabletop RPG in the spirit of virtue
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Izaic
- Jul 7, 2023
- 2 min
Independence Day
Some thoughts on the Good and Beautiful of Independence Day
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Izaic
- Jun 6, 2023
- 1 min
SCIENCE FICTION & EPIC FANTASY WITH A FOCUS ON VIRTUE
This is a quick explanation of why I focus my writing on Virtue
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iyrunner9
- Jun 5, 2023
- 1 min
New Project: Blade Runner meets Black Mirror meets Cyberpunk 2077.
I am so excited to share this with you. As many of you know (and the rest will learn) I have a soft spot for track & running. For the...
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iyrunner9
- Mar 16, 2023
- 2 min
WALKTALL & MORE
Hi friends! I hope everyone is well and is gearing up for a fun St. Patricks day! All is well out here in the research triangle and it’s...
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