Author H.L. Stephens
A dreamer of dreams and weaver of wondrous tales
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When Imagination and Reality Collide
As a writer, it is my job to imagine the worst scenarios imaginable, and depending upon the type of genre I am delving into, it is my solemn duty to do my best to pry into the darkest aspect of my…
Read MoreWhen Being ‘A Day Late and a Dollar Short’ Ceases To Capture How Far Behind You Are
I used to love the phrase when I was a kid. “A day late and a dollar short” It seemed so jingly. So fun. So easy to catch up to if you just tried hard enough. After all, it was…
Read MoreTempting the Fates By Setting Your Own Course
There is nothing quite so appealing to a writer as the thought of being published. It is after all what most of us strive for. Few of us write with the plan of hiding our work away so that no…
Read MoreWhat is Written In the Stars
For millennium, mankind has looked to the stars for answers. We have sought guidance for our future and validation for our decisions going back as far as our written records can capture. It is an age old habit. Even in this modern…
Read MoreChipping Away At the Fiscal Cliff One Book At a Time
The Fiscal Cliff. It is a term we have all heard a million times before. It is the proverbial dead horse that has been beaten and ground into the mud so many times, there is little left to look upon…
Read MoreLady Jasmine – The Beauty of the Pitbull Breed
I believe that within the creative process of every story or novel, an author runs the risk of developing an affinity for a particular character; one which strikes their fancy or touches their heart more so than any other. Although my first love…
Read MoreWhy Mister Marmee And Why a Cat?
Any good writer worth their salt knows the single most important decision that can be made when it comes to weaving a truly worthy tale is the careful selection of the main characters. They are the foundation upon which everything…
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