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Author: Leonard D. Hilley II

Throwback Thursday: Christmas Break 1985

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Leonard D. Hilley II

I was a college freshman at Berea College in 1985. One of the hardest things about being a student at Berea was moving two states away and leaving my twin Read More …

Posted in Alabama, Berea College, DeKalb County Alabama Memories, Fort Payne, Inspiration, Memoirs, Muse, Pleasant Hill Alabama, Rainsville, Throwback ThursdayLeave a comment

To See or Not to See?

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Leonard D. Hilley II

While this might not be the most relevant question, if you’re writing mystery/suspense, this question plays a pivotal role in your story. In 1998, during my senior year at Morehead Read More …

Posted in Inspiration, Memoirs, Muse, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing TipsLeave a comment

Weight Loss & Writing Full-time

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Leonard D. Hilley II

A couple of years ago, I mentioned the dangers of a sedentary life as a writer (or anyone in general), and how I had developed a DVT in my lower Read More …

Posted in Inspiration, Memoirs, Muse, Patreon, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing TipsTagged Eat healthier, Fitness & exercise 2020, Live a healthy lifestyle 2020, Overcoming Odds, The Writer's LifeLeave a comment

Happy New Year! (2020)

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Leonard D. Hilley II

When it comes to vision, 20/20 is considered perfect eyesight. So, for this year, 2020, I want it to be a Year of Focus toward my writing and life as Read More …

Posted in Happy New Year!, Inspiration, Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, Lady Squire, Muse, Shawndirea, Succubus, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing TipsLeave a comment

Farewell, 2019 …

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Leonard D. Hilley II

2019 is a year that I would have to rank as the fastest passing year of my life. My mother often said that the older we got, the faster the Read More …

Posted in Inspiration, The Writing Process, Writing2 Comments

Celebrate My B-day With Me! Sub & Get Free eBook Download

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Leonard D. Hilley II

Celebrate my birthday with me! If you’ve not read the first novel in the Forrest Wollinsky Vampire Hunter Series, simply subscribe to my newsletter and download a FREE copy that Read More …

Posted in Fantasy, Forrest Wollinsky, Vampire Hunter, Vampire SlayerTagged newsletterLeave a comment

Imagination: What Do YOU See?

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Leonard D. Hilley II

Since we’ve started building fantasy dungeon terrain, my mind views scrap materials or paper items that are normally tossed out in the garbage in a new light. Strangely, I covet Read More …

Posted in Inspiration, Patreon, Shawndirea, Writing, Writing TipsTagged Crafting, Creativity, DIY Fantasy Hobby Terrain, Dungeons and Dragons 2020, hobbies, Vivid imaginationLeave a comment

Need an Editor? Hire Me!

Posted on December 5, 2019December 10, 2019 by Leonard D. Hilley II

Time is valuable. We’ve all heard that ‘Time is Money’. Time is a fleeting commodity and limited. The same holds true in my life. With my current job, writing, crafting, Read More …

Posted in Libraries, The Writing Process, Writing, Writing TipsTagged Editing, Editing Revision 2020, Editing services, Proofreading 2020Leave a comment

How Do Others View You?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Leonard D. Hilley II

What do people see when they look at you? It’s a question most of us ponder from time to time. Though we shouldn’t worry about what others think, or their Read More …

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Volcano Terrain

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Leonard D. Hilley II

I promised a co-worker that I’d post some pics of the volcano terrain I’ve been working on. I will upload a step-by-step “How-to” process with photos on Patreon on Monday. Read More …

Posted in Aetheaon, Aetheaon Chronicles, Chronicles of Aetheaon, Muse, Patreon, ShawndireaTagged D&D dungeon terrain, DIY Fantasy Hobby Terrain, Dungeons & Dragons, Dwarven Forge Terrain, Fantasy Art, Fantasy HobbiesLeave a comment

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    • Sci-Fi/Suspense
      • Predators of Darkness
      • Beyond the Darkness
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      • Death’s Valley
      • The Deimos Virus
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      • Dee’s Mystery Solvers
        • Dee’s Mystery Solvers: The Beating Heart Beneath Hollow Hill Cemetery
        • Dee’s Mystery Solvers: Witch Cat
        • Dee’s Mystery Solvers: Buried Treasure
      • Fiddling Worms
      • Dragons in My Backyard
    • Epic Fantasy Series
      • Shawndirea (Chronicles of Aetheaon – Book One)
      • Lady Squire: Dawn’s Ascension (Chronicles of Aetheaon – Book Two)
      • FROSTHAMMER: The Dwarves of Nagdor (Chronicles of Aetheaon – Book Three)
      • Devils Den
    • Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
      • Forrest Wollinsky: Vampire Hunter
      • Forrest Wollinsky: The Blood Mists of London
      • Forrest Wollinsky: Predestined Crossroads
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      • Raven
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