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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann
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Author of the epic fantasy adventure Servants of the Moon and Sun series: an epic fantasy reimagining of Sleeping Beauty. What if Maleficent was Aurora's mother and what if she wasn't really evil?

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Today is the first birthday of my 4th book, Mother of Exiles.

It's the story of a Prodigal Son Returning to the Exile Forest.

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November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I call this meeting to disorder!
November 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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River

The Diamond River forms the border between the Fairy Realm and the Human Realm, till the river bends. It's spanned at Elen-Ford by an immense bridge. The bridge was built during an era of peace, but the current tensions make it a tinder point.

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November 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Where do I write?

Mostly in my chair in the living room. Sometimes I edit as I make dinner, or if Jay-Jay is watching something, I'll write in the bedroom. So wherever I can.

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November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Without downloading new pics, describe your gender:
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Good/bad writing advice

The trick is figuring out that what works for someone else, might or might not work for you.

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November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Villain's ethics

Wingless hates Fairies for what they did to him. He hates Humans and half-Fairies because, to him, they are inferior. So he wants to seed discord and chaos across the Realms.

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November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Found this on the other site.
November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is how my wife feels about my first draft.
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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MC's ethics

Mathias the Thorn Brother will honor his word, even though he knows deep down that Rose's quest is fruitless and will probably only led to tragedy.

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November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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What genre do you write in?

Mostly fantasy with touches of Sci-fi and assorted nonspecific vibes.

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November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Morally grey

Chana, the Thorn Maiden, is very grey. She is committed to protecting herself, her brother, and her community, but the ways she does that can and often does, cross lines.

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November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Favorite line

From my Goldberry short story:
"This is the nexus of Fairy power!"

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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Bookshelves

Sorry all our shelves are covered in blankets to provide soundproofing.

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November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Villian in the past

The Father has been the wellspring of the conflict between the Humans and the Fairies since time before any living memory and history.
The part he shows to the Humans is but a part of the whole of his being.

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November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Hero from the past

Kanin, a freelancer, becomes the bodyguard, guide, and partner of the Exile Queen. Eventually, he becomes the first Thorn Brother and defender of the First Exiles who came to the Exile Forest.

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November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Black

The Human Kings use the colors black and white as do the Priests of the Father.
Very symbolic of their narrow mindset and worldview.

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November 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Didn't t want to like this because that's negative talk sister and Sammy will not stand for it!
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Post a pic from your canera roll that no one has seen but you
November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Sammy hopes all your wishes come true.
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Why I have problems marketing my book series:

🧚 There are Fairies, but not your typical Fairies.

🏹It's an epic fantasy but focuses on dialogue and character moments, not big battles and fight scenes.

🌙Large cast of mostly women.

🔆Ceremonial magic!

💚💜🤍

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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Writing tools

I have this website bookmarked, an online glossary of the Sumerian language.
oracc.museum.upenn.edu/epsd2/
I use it for inspiration for Fairy names and words.

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November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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White

The Fairy Min has bright white hair. As she gains mastery, her Silverfire turns white with the power and intensity of her magic.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM