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  • CHARACTER PROFILE : Gherardus Fabbro

    Pronounced ‘Her-ar-dus’ (silent G), Gherardus Fabbro is the sixty-eight year old Lord Commander of Parthenope (Naples), the capital city of Campania, a region in southwestern Italy. “Time is the key… Read more

  • Book Review : Yield

    As far as historical romance novels go, Yield by author B.J. Tiernan, really surprised me. I believe it will be truly engaging for readers of all genres. The author does… Read more

  • Character Photo Update

    Almost exactly to the day a month ago, I wrote a character profile for Pero de Alava’s bride, Anthea Manikos. I’ve been working a lot with Photoshop since that time.… Read more

  • CHARACTER PROFILE : Francis Whitehall

    Everyone loves Francis or so I’ve been told. How can readers not love him, or empathize with him. He’s the quintessential knight, the archetype we often associate with heroes of… Read more

  • Book Review : Memoirs of a Mangy Lover

    Let me start by declaring my admiration for the one and only Julius Henry ‘Groucho’ Marx. I’m a huge fan of Marx Brother’s films. Groucho has always been my favorite.… Read more

  • BOOK REVIEW : Fate Is A Hunter

    Wow. Fate Is A Hunter by author by Susan Wuthrich surprised me. I have read my fair share of thrillers before but this one is special. It starts simple enough… Read more

  • CHARACTER PROFILE : Fo-Gee

    “Tis magic, Vicar. Powerful magic.” Fo-Gee wiggled his fingers fast, producing a storm of gold speckles. They hung in the air between them like icy teardrops, drifting, twinkling, shimmering, and… Read more

  • Book Review – The Belgravia Sanction : Never Kill The Friend Of A Killer

    This is book 8 in ‘A Lambeth Group Thriller series by author Gordon Bickerstaff. The books are stand-alone while incorporating a team of secret government operatives tasked with bringing down… Read more

  • CHARACTER PROFILE : Anthea Manikos

    Anthea Manikos – Only child of Nikitas & Penelope Manikos. Born in Ilios Spiti, Sounion, Greece in 1174. Known for her blue/green eyes, infectious smile and irrepressible faith. 1186 –… Read more

  • CHARACTER PROFILE : Pero de Alava

    Pero de Alava – Bastard son of Blassilo Velez & Maria Alava. Spaniard. Knight of Penafiel. Sworn Master of Cielo Diamantes. Baron of Capua. House Sigil : A falling seven-pointed… Read more

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I’m Allen, the author of the epic fantasy series, The Crystal Crux!

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