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Leprechaun

Real vs. Stories The leprechaun is often depicted as a cheerful little man wearing a green suit and hat, protecting a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. However, in reality, these creatures are nothing like their fairy tale counterparts. Far from the cheery cherub-like men of stories, in actuality, leprechauns are […]

A. J. Parks 1 week agoDecember 13, 2024

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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 months agoOctober 22, 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 3 months 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 3 months agoSeptember 25, 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 7 months 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 7 months agoJuly 10, 2024

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Q&A With Me!

Below is an Interview I was a part of for the Website WroteaBook.org. It was a blast to do, and we dive into why I wrote my story and the reasons I continue to do what I love. Be sure to take a look below, Thanks!

A. J. Parks 2 years agoNovember 28, 2022

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Sample from HEROED — The First Time

Below is a sample from a chapter of HEROED, my current project I’m working on. It is something I’ve truly been enjoying, so I hope you enjoy it!. After making that all too-important decision, I focused hard, and felt my body pull as white light flashed. Before my eyes refocused, I felt the chilly October […]

A. J. Parks 2 years ago

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Progots

Origin Beginning their lives as ordinary sheep, the species that grew into progots were bred due to a growing predatory outbreak. Massive hordes of flesh-eating locusts the size of house cats engulfed the world. Because of this, many breeds of goats were killed. To keep their flock alive, ranchers decided to breed their goats with […]

A. J. Parks 2 years ago

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My Inspiration to Write and Where it all Began

I wanted to share the array of things that inspired me to create the world of my stories, and the long path that led me to where I am today. The tale of Marty Evans actually begins when I was in High School, and I read a book that is extremely well known today, Harry […]

A. J. Parks 2 years agoAugust 2, 2022

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