We’re Published Authors!
It’s been an amazing week. The product of two years of writing, rewriting, and countless edits, our second novel was at last released for sale on Amazon, on Sunday, March 17th. Ascending Mage 1: Changeling Justice is the first book in our Ascending Mage series. It’s a modern fantasy thriller set in North Dakota, featuring a kick-ass heroine who just…
FraeLea Conversations #17: A Boy and His Horn
I’ve been wanting–no, needing, really–a war horn of my own for years. I researched options and watched YouTube to learn the technique. But, I couldn’t justify such a luxury. So imagine my glee when RaeLea surprised me with pretty much the BEST GIFT EVER! I’m sure she has no regrets. Special shout-out to Kilts Wi Hae, which are the Scots who…
FraeLea Conversations #16: The Best Exercise Motivation Gadget
We’ve never reviewed a product before, but the MyZone MZ-3 has impressed us so much, we had to share! If you decide to get one for yourself, you can get $50 off your own MyZone MZ-3 by visiting https://FRhurt.com/myzone (we receive no commission from this link; it’s just a redirect that inputs a generic coupon code). And be sure to…
Live Laugh Prepare articles from our old site
Many moons ago, RaeLea and I started a website called “Live, Laugh, Prepare!” We used it as a medium for compiling our personal evolution journey as we attempted to make sense of life’s mysteries. Over time, we realized that while constant improvement is one of our shared passions, we didn’t want to necessarily be known as self-improvement-guru-wannabes. We adore sharing…
FraeLea Conversations #15 – This Old Studio
You already know us as storytellers, but did you know that we’re also amateur carpenters? Emphasis on the word “amateur.” Join us for our first “field trip” video! Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #15 Frank: Alright. Six foot-four. RaeLea: OK. Hi, I’m RaeLea and this is Frank, and welcome to This Old House. Frank: Actually, I think that might be trademarked…
FraeLea Conversations #14 – The Fantasy Subgenres
RaeLea and I write fantasy stories, specifically fantasy set in modern-day North Dakota. How we define fantasy and the various subgenres therein is the subject of our latest FraeLea Conversations video. Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #14: R: Hi, welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. In the previous episode, we were talking about our brand, Genuine…
FraeLea Conversations #13 – Genuine Modern Fantasy
Our slogan is “Genuine Modern Fantasy” — but what the heck does that mean? That just so happens to be the question we answer in today’s episode! Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #13: R: Hi, and welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. Well, today we’re going to talk a little bit about our logo. I know…
FraeLea Conversations #12 – Ember’s Advice
I’m not a mystical sort of person, but sometimes there are experiences like this one which make a person wonder. But you know what? I’ll take good advice, however it chooses to present itself! Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #12: R: Hi, and welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. So, Frank, you recently had a story-telling obstacle…
FraeLea Conversations #11 – Stumbling in Public
It’s uncomfortable to acknowledge and a little more serious than we tend to get in our videos. In today’s episode of FraeLea Conversations, we talk about our unscheduled hiatus from writing, and the importance of persistence. Transcript for FraeLea Conversations #11: R: Hi, welcome to FraeLea Conversations. I’m RaeLea and this is Frank. It’s been a while since you’ve…
Ascending Mage Series Descriptions Updated
At last, we’ve finished writing the book descriptions for each of the first five books in the Ascending Mage series! You can find the descriptions on the Books page.