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Hometown HEROED

On Oct. 12, I was back in my hometown for a Fall Festival, selling the books in the town that inspired me. I had record sales and met a few familiar faces from high school. And along with all of that, I was interviewed by the town paper, The Lowel Ledger. I also met the […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoOctober 22, 2024

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Embracing My Inner HERO-ED

On October 5th, I was at Bridgman Open Market for their Halloween event. To show off my enjoyment of dressing up and emphasize the superhero aspect of HEROED, my wife and I dressed up as the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. Being a Cosplayer myself, it was a no-brainer. We decked my booth with Superhero imagery […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoOctober 8, 2024

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Where It All Began

Why is this Place so Important? I usually don’t dedicate a post to a single event, but this upcoming one means more to me than most. On Oct. 12, 2024, I will be a vendor at the Lowell Harvest Celebration in Lowell, Michigan. While most might see this as a small farm town (because it […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoSeptember 30, 2024

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What is my Writing Process

About My Process I get a lot of questions from time to time about what my writing process is. How long do I write? Where do I come up with my ideas? I wanted to take some time to talk about my process and some ideas I have swimming in my head for the […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoSeptember 25, 2024

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Minotaur

Origin The Minotaur was one of the first creations the goddess Zin crafted at the beginning of existence. She created it to be a protector of the weak, giving it powerful strength and unyielding endurance. However, upon the fall of Zin from the Brothers of Order, many species of minotaur became vengeful. They became […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoAugust 16, 2024

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Sample from THE BLADE OF DESTRUCTION

Below is a sample from a chapter of THE BLADE OF DESTRUCTION, my current project I’m working on, and the sequal to THE CREATOR’S TEMPLE. I hope you enjoy it!. “Hey kid, wake up.” a gruff voice said as Marty felt a kick to his shoe. He opened his eyes to see a bearded man dressed […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoAugust 1, 2024

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P.H.I.N.

SPOILERS AHEAD FOR HEROED Origin In 1895, a man in Pennsylvania by the name of Phineas Morington III began research into medical needs for his dying daughter, Abigail. He brewed concoctions and tested all known remedies to aid Abigail’s waning health, but nothing seemed to make her better. He began recruiting aides to help research […]

A. J. Parks 2 years ago

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Centaurs

Features Centaurs are large, quadrupedal creatures, with the upper torso of a human. They are known to craft clothing from their surroundings, using leaves, vines, and sticks. Females are smaller than males but are just as adept at combat. Their coats can be an assortment of colors and patterns. Culture The Herd is everything to […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoAugust 1, 2024

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Wendigo

Origin The Wendigo is a mysterious monster often found on mountaintops or dark forests. Fables tell of a beast that desires human flesh and seeks nothing more in its life. Often feeding on lost travelers, the stories of the beast are few and far between. Few, if any survivors have lived to tell the […]

A. J. Parks 2 years ago

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Pale Creatures

Origin Centuries ago, a massive Army from across Koringa traveled to the town of Renington to fight for the freedom of the world. Summoned there by the leaders of the time, they were called to arms to march towards Knowles and fight a dangerous sorcerer. This sorcerer wielded a powerful magic to the likes none […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoSeptember 26, 2025

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