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First Draft Finished!

Somewhere in Viridor, Merric McClintock is happy at last, and that's because I've just finished the first draft of his story. The Guildmaster will be the third book in the Vanguards of Viridor series, and I think it's my favorite yet. After taking some time off to rest my eyes (why are computers so bright?) I'll be diving back in for edits and artwork.


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