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Middle Class Life: Fernwall, Part II — Of Deals & Uniforms

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on November 2, 2018 by Michael MatsonMarch 24, 2019
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Police Inspector Barbara Cole first appears in Raven's Tears and her story continues throughout the Raven & the Iris Series. In this series of shorts we go back in time to Barbara's preparations to become a police detective, and take … Continue reading →

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Thinky Thoughts

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on October 14, 2018 by AE MatsonOctober 14, 2018
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Michael had started a post for you last week, but computer troubles are delaying his ability to complete it. The working title I saw was “The Cost of Everything,” and I took away from our discussion that it involves how … Continue reading →

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The Price of Everything

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on October 12, 2018 by Michael MatsonOctober 29, 2018

One of the things that used to drive me crazy was finding, or figuring out, believable prices for stuff. If you're a scifi/fantasy author, gamer, or game designer, you can probably sympathize. Historical price lists are hard to find, and when you … Continue reading →

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A Little More About That Raven Wing

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on October 11, 2018 by AE MatsonOctober 11, 2018
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From the wiki: Raven Wing If you’ve read Dead Man’s Trigger, you already know how Raven got his name. If you were curious to know more about the device called the Raven Wing, including more about it’s war-time uses, please … Continue reading →

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For Your Weekend: Is Writer’s Block Real?

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on September 29, 2018 by AE MatsonSeptember 29, 2018
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It seems most writers go through periods where the words just won’t come, no matter what we do. Some writers call this dull, dark time “writer’s block,” but others writers — more than you might suspect — think writer’s block … Continue reading →

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Reason, and Magic

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on September 22, 2018 by AE MatsonSeptember 22, 2018

“The universe of magic is a large place. It contains phenomena ranging from simple good luck charms to complicated systems of belief and practice such as astrology and alchemy, and it comes to us from prehistory, and from every part … Continue reading →

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Third Ed. Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Now Free Online

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on August 30, 2018 by AE MatsonAugust 30, 2018

For those of us who really like a bit of science fiction with our fantasy (and vice versa), all 17, 500+ entries in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, 3rd ed, are now free, and searchable, online. The first edition of … Continue reading →

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From the Cascadian Fens

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on August 30, 2018 by Michael MatsonAugust 30, 2018
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Along Cascadia's long, fens and ponds are common, and they're always full of life—and unlife. From the fey to ghosts and the will o wisp, one never knows what one will find there, especially at night, or in the twilight … Continue reading →

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Middle Class Life in Fernwall — Part I

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on August 27, 2018 by Michael MatsonJanuary 7, 2019

Police Inspector Barbara Cole first appears in Raven's Tears and her story continues throughout the Raven & the Iris Series. In this series of shorts we go back in time to Barbara's preparations to become a police detective, and take … Continue reading →

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Walmart Partners with Rakuten Kobo, Launches Walmart Ebooks

Metaphor Publications, Inc. Posted on August 23, 2018 by AE MatsonAugust 23, 2018
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If you were wondering what megacorporate titan was positioning itself to go head-to-head with Amazon’s Prime offerings, well, it looks like that will be Walmart, Inc. Earlier this year, Walmart and Rakuten Kobo announced a partnership  to offer a variety of … Continue reading →

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