Author Archives: Cindy Tomamichel

About Cindy Tomamichel

Escape the everyday with tales of time travel, romance, fantasy and science fiction. My website blog focuses on world building for scifi, fantasy and historical fiction writers. Wanting help with your author platform? Check out 'The Organized Author' book and services.

Short Story: Soar

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Cindy Tomamichel

I’m putting together a collection of fantasy short stories, and this is a new one to the set. A short story often has the potential to turn into a novel, but sometimes it is complete as it is. This one … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Cindy Tomamichel

It’s close to ANZAC Day in Australia, a day where we pause and spend time thinking about the sacrifices made in wartime. The day itself marks a battle fought in Turkey by the combined Australian and New Zealand Army Corps … Continue reading →

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World Building for Romance

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Cindy Tomamichel

A book is a wonderful and amazing thing. You hold in your hands the key to another world, a world that previously only lived in the mind of another person, who may have died a hundred years ago, or live … Continue reading →

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Time travel romance – Druid’s Portal series

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Cindy Tomamichel

Today I thought I would share the opening scenes of the first book in the Druid’s Portal series. The news? I am nearing the end of writing this adventure that now spans five books. Each generation of time travellers in … Continue reading →

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Short Story: The End of the World

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

After all the saccharine good wishes of Christmas, the avalanche of sweets and pies, and the torment of endless carols in the shops, it’s refreshing to wash it away with a tale with a bit of bite to it. This … Continue reading →

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Earth friendly gifts

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

It’s late November and everyone is frazzled and freaked by how close it is to Christmas. A month from now and before you know it you will be getting presents from the service station! I’ve tried to gift some earth … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo for Authors

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

For a first time writer, Nano is a time of discovery, trepidation, and proving to themselves and the world that they are – or are not – a writer. For writers write, that’s what it’s all about. But what about … Continue reading →

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The Crone’s Fairytale

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

Not all enchantment happens as planned, and romance is not always for the young.  This story was placed first in a Fractured Fairy tale competition. It and others are available in my book of short stories Tales of Imagination. I … Continue reading →

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Historical Women

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

Writing about real people in history can be a task fraught with danger. Do you adhere to the plain facts, or do you spin a tale that fleshes out the bare bones of the past? How much research do you … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Chicken Pasta

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

It’s not easy sometimes, being a writer and looking after the house, children, pets, and hold down a job. There is too often not enough time and energy to do all the things. So here is an adaptable recipe that … Continue reading →

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