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Random Catfacery

These are journal entries and articles of random topics that otherwise don't fit the other themes of our journal. It's kind of unpredictable, just like your authors.

Video Interview With Comedian Brock Anderson

November 4, 2019 By Frank Hurt 2 Comments

This weekend, Frank sat down for a chat with local comedian (and longtime friend) Brock Anderson.

That chat evolved into a quick-cut interview–the first in a series of profiles Brock plans on doing with notable local personalities.

Watch, and you’ll get a glimpse into the deadpan style of a fellow storyteller:

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Day drinking is okay, if it’s done in the name of research

April 13, 2018 By Frank Hurt Leave a Comment

When the villain decides that a Rusty Nail (with extra Drambuie) is his drink of choice, that can mean only one thing: afternoon cocktail at the author’s keyboard.

I don’t do this because I want to, I do it because I HAVE to. It’s how Genuine Modern Fantasy gets created.

As a side note: the writing process for Ascending Mage 3: Buried Truth has officially commenced. Our Alpha Team members will receive the first chapter for their review, shortly.

rusty nail - the villainous villain's drink

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Poll: What Should We Call Non-Magic Humans?

April 13, 2017 By Frank Hurt Leave a Comment

We want your opinion! What should we call non-magic humans in our upcoming modern fantasy series?

In the new modern fantasy series we are writing (Magic City Chronicles), the people who have developed the ability to use magic refer to themselves as Druw (a reference to their druid ancestors). We need a term to refer to “normal” or non-magic humans (I’ve heard that the term “Muggles” is apparently already taken by an obscure writer from the UK 😉

Please help us decide by casting your vote.

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The Two States of Every Writer

December 9, 2016 By Frank Hurt 1 Comment

I had to plagiarize just this once by stealing a meme, since this one describes me so well.

I’m not bipolar, but some days it sure feels like my Muse is!

The two states of every writer.

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Welcome to FRhurt.com!

December 2, 2016 By Frank Hurt 2 Comments

Thank you for visiting our site! We are excited to bring you the latest behind-the-story insights and bonuses for you to enjoy.

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