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A video trailer for Blood Dawn is out!

The title says it all, and here it is. Watch this video before you read any further. It’s only 2 minutes long. So, what do you think? If that video got you excited about Blood Dawn, then why not wander … Continue reading

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I’m published!

Last June, I was approached by bestselling highland romance author, Ceci Giltenan (known for her Duncurra books), about contributing to a short story anthology that she was going to put together through Cridhe Works, LLC. It was a great opportunity … Continue reading

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World Builders — Fantasy Author Randy Ellefson

Welcome to the first installment in my new World Builders series, where I’ll be exploring the aspect I love most about epic fantasy: the process of creating a believable and immersive imaginary world. Over the next several months, I will … Continue reading

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World and story building with Scrivener: the evolution of a fantasy novel over a year

It’s now been one year since I started to explore the ideas that now have evolved into Blood Dawn, and what a year it’s been! I still remember last summer and early morning visits to one of my favorite local … Continue reading

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World builders and a busy month writing

This last month has been so busy, between continued progress on Blood Dawn and the increasing complexity of balancing my evolving narrative and all the notes that go with it and editing projects. (I’ve edited six books in the last … Continue reading

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May 2015: A Novel Taking Shape and Anticipating the Mountains Beyond

I was excited last month to share a crowdfunding publishing opportunity with the traditional-Indie hybrid company, Inkshares, for what will be my debut novel, Blood Dawn. Here we are now into May and I’m beginning a series of countdowns each … Continue reading

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