Recent content by Lodestone

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. The only late-start author I was really aware of before was Dave Duncan. via Wikipedia:

You might consider breaking down the kata (which I would call a form as that’s what we call them in Kenpo) into separate distinct moves, or techniques, with cool names to help the practitioner remember each part. For instance, imagine a character working on Tempest Form II. TEMPEST FORM II...

Clearly that dwarf is wielding his clan’s favored weapon: Wolfhammer (the little spikes look like fangs or canine teeth to me)

First, I love the early 20th century setting. Second, I agree, the Paper Magic has the closest thematic feel. As the industrial system rises and newspapers, magazines, tabloids, and eventually comic books proliferate, the demand for sources of paper grows and grows. Is there a natural conflict...

Hi everyone, My name is Matt, but my handle online has been Lodestone since the before the turn of the previous century. I feel largely disingenuous here, as I would not say, “I’m a writer“, or even, “I occasionally do some fiction writing“. As a software developer, I write everyday. Just...