What would my MCs be in therapy for? Kane: daddy issues Callie: daddy issues Sal: having no daddy Melindra: not remembering her daddy amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Scary moment: After a pleasant conversation with mead-loosened tongues, Callie and Kane return to their room ... and witness what had happened to Callie's partner, Dan. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: In a rather bittersweet reunion, Kane meets his spiritual advisor, Father Stevens. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Man, this game wants so badly to be like Game of Thrones, but with chocobos, crystals, and a moogle, it's trying to have its cake and eat it, too. #FinalFantasy16 #FFXVI #gaming #videogames

I look back, and wow, I usually don't mention my villain's families. There is Vincent, though, who has multiple wives. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

A thumbnail I made for a future YT video. #GTA6 #GTAVI #videogames

Villain fun fact: Headmaster Herschel has some legal immunity bc he's under the auspices of a council of mages. How far will he take that immunity? 🤔 amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

In my 1st Three Roses book, Callie has to deal with failure in a big way: She was sent on a mission to axe the king, and her failure opened up a big ol' can of worms. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: Instructor Tyler has a talk with Headmaster Herschel about the elven riots the previous week. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Schemes: A noble holds a competition where the winner gets a cushy job in the gentry. One man is a sore loser, so he enlists a local cook for some help and ... amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

God, I love this game. #videogames #DokiDokiLit #NintendoSwitch

Does my villain think the hero a worthy adversary? After what Callie did to him in the previous book ... yeah, I think so. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

I don't have many monsters in my stories ... but a young man turned into a dragon, so that's something. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: Melindra, who has memory loss, has forgotten how to entertain her old ally: amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

I come up with the plot first, then realize the characters who can carry it out. My stories tend to be morality plays, so it's the moral I want to focus on. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Kane is afraid of losing his life upon being thrust from one dangerous situation after another. Callie fears losing another place that feels like home. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Kane has a nightmare in the beginning of my 2nd Three Roses book. He imagines he's someone else--a badass warrior who gets taken down by a familiar face. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMaytober #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Besides having an excuse to drink tons of coffee, the best part of the writing process is seeing my months-long visions finally being put onto page. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Injuries: I had claimed that MC Kane once fell off a horse and broke his leg. Didn't really work it into the story, though. ☺️ amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Gotta say, nothing says "1990s" quite like Roger Ebert taking a picture of Hayou Miuazaki with a little camera.

This came from a mystery bag I got at a con. I thought at first that the figure was stolen ... but no, it's supposed to be like this! WTF???

In the world of the Three Roses, there's something called "burkleweed"--a poison that's deadlier in larger doses. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Not sure of the wisdom of this, but I just did a Tarot reading about #Trump 's near future. Make of it what you will.

I used to use "however" too many times. Maybe I picked it up from some anime, I dunno. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: In "The Abyss of St. Marie," Sal has a lovely start to her day ... amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

#TaxDay has come and gone! No more stupid-ass commercials about "tax this" and "tax that!"

The look and sound of your typical dude-bro. #videogames #DragonQuestVII #Switch #PS5

Link just can't catch a break, huh? #videogames #DragonQuestVII #LegendofZelda #Switch

I had bought a Kindle Fire over a decade ago specifically to check out indie authors, and nowadays I prefer the Kindle app on my Galaxy. It's smaller and less cumbersome. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

When you're a powerful magical being with the weight of the world on your shoulders, and you just wanna have fun ... #videogames #PS5 #NintendoSwitch #Switch

That time when your hot teacher brought you to the depths of hell as a "prerequisite." #videgames #PS5

How my MCs would describe themselves ... Kane: "Small boy in a big world." Callie: "Fantastic ... and I will be again!" Melindra: "Strong but humble." Sal: "Broken." amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

At age 14, I tried my hand at writing a book, which was about a dragon hiding away in New Jersey. (Really? Yes, really. It wasn't very good, anyway.) amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

I've re-read only a few books, such as Jurassic Park, The Stand, and some Shannara books. But ever since I've been getting ebooks, re-reading seems pointless since I can quickly move on to a new one. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sean and Callie live in a sort of medieval/Renaissance world where one city is like old-world Paris. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: In my 3rd Three Roses book, Sean learns what the customer base is for fresh ointment. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

What in the hell? #videogames

Hello, I'm Jason, and I produce AI-generated books ... don't act like you don't do it, too! #AprilFools amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesApril #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: In my 3rd Three Roses book, Callie has words for dear ol' dad. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

So, The Nostalgia Critic (Doug Walker) said he hates crying Thor but is very interested in Rhodes and his baby-killing talk. Remind again why #ChannelAwesome imploded? #NotSoAwesome #NostalgiaCritic #AvengersEndgame

I recently read "The Weary Traveler" by A. K. Caggiano, a pretty fun magical romcom. Now I want to get through Clive Barker's "Imajica," which is slow-going. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Prophecy: I don't like prophecies in fantasy stories; they're an easy plot device. Still, I have a mysterious character named Jonas who can see somewhat into the future. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

A slightly surprising fact about Kane is that in my planning phase, he was more gung-ho about seeking the Three Roses. He instead became reluctant since he didn't like being kidnapped. (1/2) amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

I think Sal is okay with leaving her past behind and untouched; she's more concerned for her future since she now feels helpless to keep it under control. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: Here's our introduction to Kane in "The Legend of the Three Roses," as he does an alchemical concoction. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Humor: In my 2nd Three Roses book, I went a little wild and wrote a long buildup to a one-line zinger ... amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

As a thief in a clan, I'm sure Callie has/had a few superstitions, such as throwing salt over her shoulder before an infiltration, or keeping a lucky gem in a pocket. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Fighting fate: Callie would rather remain in her hometown, so she'd fight if she knew what would happen. Kane would figure his fate is the Almighty's plan, so he'd obediently go along. amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Sat snip: In "The Abyss of St. Marie," Tyler meets a new lady. 😘 amazon.com/author/jasonhubbard #FantasyIndiesMarch #Booksky #Writesky #Authorsky #WritersCommunity

Free Friday: I was playing a game when THIS happened ... #FantasyIndiesMarch #videogames #WritersCommunity #Booksky #Writesky