I'm a Writer. I Create Universes.
The writing site of Larry Kollar, author of Accidental Sorcerers and other stories.
Welcome to my writing site! Feel free to look around and check out the links up top, especially my book catalog. My blog posts will be heavy on tools and tech, and techniques that work for me, because all the writing advice out there says I’m doing it w0rNg. Scroll down, or hit the Posts link up top, and see if you find anything useful.
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Museum Prank
The museum was one of the less-ravaged public buildings. A few of the survivors had scoured it for medieval weapons, but most of the exhibits were touched only by dust. Into this quiet place, several figures slouched in. One was little more than a skeleton, the victim of a dog...
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Mage War: call for beta readers!
I finished Accidental Sorcerers Book 9, still called The Mage War for lack of a better title, about a month ago. I let it sit before coming back to edit. But now, the editing is done, and it’s time to start getting new eyeballs on it! Interested? Great! Drop a...
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Through
For Hallowe’en, I thought it appropriate that I post a story about a witch… • • • Through “Over there, Professor D.” Wendy heard the voice above the general party babble, but paid it little heed. Her gray dress kept her unseen to all but— A gentle tap on her...
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Squatters
The spring rain kept the patrons under a tarp, huddled around the open fire, but it also kept the smoke hidden from view. “Hoy, Nil!” one of the men shouted. “You think this haunch is ready to turn?” “Yar,” Nil called from the makeshift bar. He was a squat, ugly...
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Grey Goo
“Swarm alert!” Mike barked, over the squawking noises from his phone. “Is everything secure?” “Crap!” Mary jumped to her feet. “It was my day!” “I’ve turned on the zappers,” Vernon called. “You need some help?” Vernon’s got ulterior motives, Mary thought, knowing exactly what Vernon’s motives were. But swarm alerts...