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7 Truly Ancient Civilizations to Inspire Your Writing

If you hear the words “ancient civilization”, you might think of Old World kingdoms like Egypt or Sumer, classical empires like Persia, Carthage, Greece, and Rome, eastern empires like India or China, or perhaps New World empires like the Aztec or Inca. All of these can be compelling settings for

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Wanderer's Tales #20 - July 2026

Welcome to Issue 20 of Wanderer’s Tales. This issue is an update on my adventures at summer camp.

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New Song: Waltz for LeAnne

Release announcement for a new song, Waltz for LeAnne, a waltz I wrote for my wife.

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Wanderer's Tales #19 - June 2026

Welcome to Issue 19 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue is Chapter Fourteen of Shield of the Goddess.

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New Book Chapter - Chapter Fourteen

Release announcement for Chapter Fourteen of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #18 - May 2026

Welcome to Issue 18 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue I share an update on some changes to how I will release content going forward.

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New Annex Content - Map of Runonia

I am pleased to announce the release of the map of Runonia. Runonia, a continent on the planet Kishana, is the setting of my adult fantasy novel Shield of the Goddess. The featured image above is a close up of part of the map. Click the bookmark below to see

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Wanderer's Tales #17 - Walking among giant robots

Issue 17 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring insights on the ancient origins of artificial intelligence.

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Wanderer's Tales #16 - Maps

Welcome to Issue 16 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue is Chapter Twelve of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #15 - Resistance

Welcome to Issue 15 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue is Chapter Eleven of Shield of the Goddess, a new song, and membership news.

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Wanderer's Tales #14 - Passages

Welcome to Issue 14 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue is Chapter Ten of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #13 - Darkness

Welcome to Issue 13 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue are songs, poems and stories for the winter solstice.

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Wanderer's Tales #12 - Gratitude

Welcome to Issue 12 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue is Ancient Roads, an original song.

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Wanderer's Tales #11 - Ancestors

Welcome to Issue 11 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue is Chapter Nine of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #10 - Money

Welcome to Issue 10 of Wanderer’s Tales. In this issue is Chapter Eight of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #9 - Summer

Welcome to Issue 9 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring a book review and Summer Fields, a new original song.

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Wanderer's Tales #8 - Freedom

Welcome to Issue 8 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring Night Ride, a new original song.

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Wanderer's Tales #7 - Cities

Welcome to Issue 7 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring Chapter Seven of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #6 - Empires

Welcome to Issue 6 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring Chapter Six of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #5 - Goddesses

Welcome to Issue 5 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring Chapter Five of Shield of the Goddess.

Wanderer's Tales #4 - Community

Wanderer's Tales #4 - Community

Welcome to Issue 4 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring Chapter Four of Shield of the Goddess.

Wanderer's Tales #3 - Milestones

Wanderer's Tales #3 - Milestones

Welcome to Issue 3 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring Chapter Three of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #2 - Crossroads

Welcome to Issue 2 of Wanderer’s Tales, featuring Chapter Two of Shield of the Goddess.

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Wanderer's Tales #1 - Going Forth

Welcome to the launch edition of Wanderer's Tales, featuring Chapter One of Shield of the Goddess.

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