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Fables, Fantasy, Faith
Author Archives: J. Elliott Kay
The King’s Elite and The Arbiter’s Onus Character Profile: Thad
(Contains Spoilers from Book 1, The King’s Elite) Davrian’s promises of wealth and a bright future for the greater good faded with the Syndicate’s defeat at the throne room. Most of the guild deserted the cause, shedding their black cloaks to hide back in society. While many of the Syndicate believed it was the end,… Continue Reading
Product Review: Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail
It’s easy for me to get excited about this review. I hate bad smells. The Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail eliminates bad smells, so naturally I like this product. I don’t have any experience with similar items such as the Diaper Genie. I can’t compare it to any others, but that won’t stop me from… Continue Reading
Maturity = Challenge = Gift from God
If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. I can’t think of the person who first said this, but this little saying has been in my head for the past several days. In a world that praises convenience and efficiency, challenge is something that is to be avoided, not contended. You will see this… Continue Reading
The King’s Elite 2nd Edition FAQ
Here is a quick update on the 2nd edition of the King’s Elite. I’ve received quite a few questions about the 2nd edition so as an attempt to address them, I’ve compiled a FAQ. Why did you decide to make a 2nd edition? Writing has been an incredible learning experience for me over the past… Continue Reading
Three Things Dad Needs to Know Before He’s Left with the Baby
Whether you are about to begin your career as a stay-at-home dad, you have the baby for a weekend, or just have baby duty for the next couple of hours, here are 5 basic things to remember. Maintain a routine This is a topic of much debate. Some sources have argued the importance of keeping… Continue Reading
Product Review: City Mini Baby Stroller
My past product reviews have been too linear. The scope of each post covered my experience with each product then simply rated it at the end. Unless you were considering the specific product under review, my product review offered little information for the average reader. Hence forth, my product reviews will also have a section… Continue Reading
Secure Your Wife’s Self-Image
Having a baby is hard work. Of course I can only speak from my wife’s experience, my part was actually pretty easy. There isn’t a need to go in details, you don’t need a physics class to understand why it would hurt for something large to go through something small. There’s also little reason to… Continue Reading
Product Review: Fisher-Price Back Seat Mirror
Not every car seat is accompanied with a mirror. Some parents think it adds to the stress, others can’t imagine traveling without one. I first believed that a mirror is a mirror, and that anyone of these could do the job, but this particular model got me thinking differently. While the Fisher-Price Travel Care Day… Continue Reading
Three Ways to Write Convincing Characters
Intriguing plot- check Immersive scene- check Convincing characters- x Nothing can kill a great story faster than a poor cast. Nothing kills a character quicker than inconsistency. There are at least three expectations a reader has for each character in… Continue Reading