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J.V. Hilliard

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Pittsburgh, The United States
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Salvatore, Tolkien, Weis & Hickman, Matheson, Simon Hawke, Stoker

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Born of steel, fire and black wind, J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm’s wealth and power for generations.

His father, a peasant twerg, toiled away in industries of honest labor and instilled in him a work ethic that would shape his destiny. His mother, a local healer, cared for his elders and his warrior uncle, who helped to raise him during his formative years. His genius brother, whose wizardly prowess allowed him to master the art of the abacus and his own quill, trained with him for battles on fields of green and sheets of ice.

Hilliard’s earliest education took place in his warrior uncle’s tower, where he learned his
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J.V. Hilliard I typically either call a friend to brainstorm (which usually helps) or I start to plan BEYOND where my story is currently, which also breaks my log j…moreI typically either call a friend to brainstorm (which usually helps) or I start to plan BEYOND where my story is currently, which also breaks my log jams.

And as an aside, I find that motivating music helps too. (less)
J.V. Hilliard Great question! My favorite to follow is Drizzt DuOrden of the Dark Elf series by Salvatore, but I do like many of the Witcher characters and Mandrago…moreGreat question! My favorite to follow is Drizzt DuOrden of the Dark Elf series by Salvatore, but I do like many of the Witcher characters and Mandragoran from the Wheel of Time series. And if you count Strand von Zarovich from the Ravenloft books and D&D modules, then place him at the top. (less)
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Search Engine Optimization (or SEO) is a mouthful of a term which boils down to a method for attracting the right audience to your content. Today, we’ll be talking about how to grow your blog’s popularity. You want to not only increase visibility, but also your credibility as a content creator. When you need to make an online purchase, you look at the reviews on the product, right? The more positi Read more of this blog post »
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“As silent as a graveyard, ye who walks within Ghostwood truly walks alone."

- Abbott Chytil of the Wendelin Abbey”
J.V. Hilliard, The Last Keeper

“A Keeper shall keep no secrets."

- Edict of the Keepers of the Forbidden”
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“We who guard the Bridge hold the light
that guides from the dark of despair.
—Longmarcher motto”
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“Ah, life in medieval times! Yeah, we only have to worry about losing our heads every day.”
David Kuklis, Escape from Netherworld

“Why do I feel like this is our destiny. There must be a reason why we have become our characters.”
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“From the silent bow, the arrow flies."

- Til Aarron, Bard of the Longmarchers”
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“A Keeper shall keep no secrets."

- Edict of the Keepers of the Forbidden”
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“As silent as a graveyard, ye who walks within Ghostwood truly walks alone."

- Abbott Chytil of the Wendelin Abbey”
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J.V. Hilliard I am happy to give RUNNER a try. Adding to my TBR and will get to it over the weekend. Will leave a review when I am done


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Marie Phillip Marie wrote: "Thank you for being my friend on goodreads! RUNNER, Marie Ann Phillip"

Sorry, I just saw your comment. Thank you, I hope so too! Business is far from booming; I haven't given up though!


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J.V. Hilliard Pleasure is all mine! Looking forward to our connection being mutually beneficial


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Marie Phillip Thank you for being my friend on goodreads! RUNNER, Marie Ann Phillip


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