Change Magic

What happens when a young wizard decides that his society can no longer endure the cruel commands of petty noblemen? Can he and his friends use magic, and their wits, to improve life in their realm?

This collection of short stories poses answers to those questions. They tell of the extraordinary path taken by Oliver of Plimoth and his three friends as they attempt to overturn centuries of corruption and indifference, and make allies along their path to power.

This collection is available as an ebook at Gumroad.

Trent Tinker, Magic Man

Trent is a young man in search of a path. He’s learned to cast spells, but hasn’t enough coins to start his own shop. One day his father asks him to help light the city’s streets to find a criminal.

That work will start Trent on the journey of a lifetime. He will make discoveries and propose ideas that will change his world forever.

The short stories in this collection take Trent from a minor dukedom to the edge of space. How can you do that with magic? Read and find out...

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Monitor

A woman scientist travels back in time. A TV preacher warns of the “mutant danger.” A teenager’s training to be a mutant hero. A mutant villain with ambition. How are these four people connected to a mysterious hero known as the Monitor?

Can the future be changed? And can a person be changed trying to do so?

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Bombs

Bart Cochran wants to shift the war of the Blue Pistol against the Slavers Guild in the new year. One scheme will involve convincing a Guild Master that the rivalry between the Dukedoms of Hilltown and Low Falls is on the verge of erupting into war. The other is to have bombs, disguised as letter boxes, sent to every Duke in the Settled Domains.

What happens when these schemes explode?

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Rebels

The Blue Pistol and his allies have freed a few dukedoms in the Settled Domains from the power of the Slavers Guild. Those gains must be protected, & more people must be freed from slavery.

Two dukedoms are targeted to advance the cause: Black Rapids & Saint’s Hope. One will see an attempt at rebellion; the other, an attack by lies and hard truths.

Can the Blue Pistol liberate more land from control by the Guild? Can more nobles be trusted to see the value in ending slavery? Can the common people of the Domains be trusted to take the reigns of power?

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Nobles

"We must have allies in the Domains," Cassia says to Bart. That means convincing members of the nobility that the Slavers Guild cannot be trusted, and the notorious Blue Pistol is no threat to their rule.

To that end, they kidnap Cornelia, the daughter of one Duke. They show her that her father is treating her like a trinket given to curry favor. Will she get the chance to prove her value to cause of ending slavery?

They also send a merchant and a wizard to the realm of Duke Avitus. These newcomers bring a message of freedom. Will Avitus listen to their message, and risk the anger of the Guild?

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Kansas County Seat Conflicts

Here's what the book is about:

Since the establishment of Kansas Territory in 1855 well into the Twentieth Century, communities have fought over the privilege of being named the county seat. Over 60 of the state’s 105 counties have seen some attempt, successful or not, to move the county seat from first designated site.

Some have been brief, like the two-month effort in Reno County. Some have been long, like the eight-decade struggle over the seat of Logan County. And some have become notorious for their violence, like the battle between Woodsdale and Hugoton in Stevens County.

Kansas County Seat Conflicts recounts all the fights that author Robert Collins was able to document and research. There are fascinating period newspaper accounts, as well as analysis on the causes of these fights. Collins also considers what lessons can be drawn from these many and varied conflicts. This book also contains maps of the counties mentioned.

The book is only available as a print book. Here's the link to it at Amazon.