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One of the early readers of my first novel complained that I had too many adjectives in my writing. He was absolutely…
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The Curse of the Murdered Prince Dmitry of Uglich
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The Coronation of Nicholas II: Triumph and Tragedy
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The Path of the Artist: remembering the art of Pavel Ryzhenko
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Cover Reveal: The Song of the Sirin
Well, here it is! The cover reveal for The Song of the Sirin. Designing your book’s cover is such a tricky step in…