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I Didn't Build My Dream Office. I Built This Instead.
Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/6/25 Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/6/25

I Didn't Build My Dream Office. I Built This Instead.

This video isn't just an office tour. It's a look at the real journey of a creator. The spaces that shaped my music, my writing, my voice.

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A Review: Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan
Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/2/25 Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/2/25

A Review: Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan

If this is your first read, and you’re lukewarm on the story, there is a radiant light at the end of the tunnel.

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I Had 14 Days to Finish Every Creative Project
Developmental Diaries, Vlog Jim Wilbourne 5/12/25 Developmental Diaries, Vlog Jim Wilbourne 5/12/25

I Had 14 Days to Finish Every Creative Project

A sprint to the finish-powered by to-do lists, time blocks, and a little bit of willpower.

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A Review: Wild Skies by K. E. Andrews
Musings Jim Wilbourne 5/5/25 Musings Jim Wilbourne 5/5/25

A Review: Wild Skies by K. E. Andrews

Wild Skies is a fantasy story that greatly benefits from the fact that it adopts many of the tropes and expectations we want and crave from a Western while infusing them with fun, fantasy elements.

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The TRUTH About Making a Living from Creativity
Developmental Diaries Jim Wilbourne 4/21/25 Developmental Diaries Jim Wilbourne 4/21/25

The TRUTH About Making a Living from Creativity

This isn't just an author vlog. It's a turning point.

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A Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Musings Jim Wilbourne 3/23/25 Musings Jim Wilbourne 3/23/25

A Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the story despite how many glowing reviews there are, but I quickly realized that this wasn’t exactly what I was expecting from one of the most popular grimdark novels on your local bookshop shelf.

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I Couldn't Write... Until I Realized This
News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 3/14/25 News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 3/14/25

I Couldn't Write... Until I Realized This

In this vlog, I talk about how I battle resistance, search for inspiration in unexpected places, and try to stay on track with my novel-in-progress.

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A Review: System Collapse by Martha Wells
Musings Jim Wilbourne 3/3/25 Musings Jim Wilbourne 3/3/25

A Review: System Collapse by Martha Wells

Is this the grand story I’ve been waiting for?

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I Thought I'd Never Write Again… But Here's What Changed
News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 2/16/25 News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 2/16/25

I Thought I'd Never Write Again… But Here's What Changed

In my latest YouTube vlog, I opened up about the creative chaos that defined my 2024—a year of unexpected challenges, personal growth, and rediscovering the joy of storytelling.

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Behind the Scenes with Four Fantasy Authors: Creative Wins, Struggles, and 2025 Goals
News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 2/8/25 News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 2/8/25

Behind the Scenes with Four Fantasy Authors: Creative Wins, Struggles, and 2025 Goals

A candid peek into how authors balance creativity, life, and the business of publishing.

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A Review: The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan
Musings Jim Wilbourne 1/13/25 Musings Jim Wilbourne 1/13/25

A Review: The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan

After four novels of build-up, you might be curious: does Jordan begin to pay off on some of his promises?

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Preview of The Continua Chronicles Book 2
News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 1/5/25 News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 1/5/25

Preview of The Continua Chronicles Book 2

The sequel to The Seventh Cadence is currently being drafted. I know it has been a long time since you’ve gotten another entry in this series, so I wanted to share a bit of the book as a preview.

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Rite of the Tundra is Available Now!
News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 1/3/25 News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 1/3/25

Rite of the Tundra is Available Now!

Rite of the Tundra, a short story set in the rich world of Continua, is now available for free!

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A Review: Fire Sea by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Musings Jim Wilbourne 12/15/24 Musings Jim Wilbourne 12/15/24

A Review: Fire Sea by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

Did Weis and Hickman’s story stick with me because the story was truly significant, or was it due to my lack of experience in fantasy realms when I first read it?

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A Review: Thrice by Andrew D. Meredith
Musings Jim Wilbourne 11/3/24 Musings Jim Wilbourne 11/3/24

A Review: Thrice by Andrew D. Meredith

Thrice is one of those novels that might make for a perfect introduction to an author’s catalog.

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Man Before the Storm Novella is Out Now and It's FREE
News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 10/23/24 News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 10/23/24

Man Before the Storm Novella is Out Now and It's FREE

I’m so happy to let you know that this story is now ready for you to read. And it’s free!

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A Review: Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
Musings Jim Wilbourne 9/19/24 Musings Jim Wilbourne 9/19/24

A Review: Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells

Fugitive Telemetry is a return to the novella length. But can we go back now?

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The Advent of Winter Anthology is Available Now!
News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 9/8/24 News & Updates Jim Wilbourne 9/8/24

The Advent of Winter Anthology is Available Now!

"The Advent of Winter" unites twenty-four self-published authors, including myself, each of us weaving a unique tale to fill your December days with a mix of joy, beauty, danger, and horror.

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A Review: Bonds of Chaos by Zack Argyle
Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/30/24 Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/30/24

A Review: Bonds of Chaos by Zack Argyle

Hard magic systems, a world full of mysteries, and flawed characters searching for a way to make things right again.

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Why Pandora's Curiosity Still Haunts Us
Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/9/24 Musings Jim Wilbourne 6/9/24

Why Pandora's Curiosity Still Haunts Us

After the dust of the Titanomachy had settled, the world was ripe for rebirth and creation. In this early epoch, two tales intertwine – a god's audacious defiance and a mortal's insatiable curiosity.

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