D. X. Logan
D. X. Logan was born in July of 1979 in Trenton, Ohio but grew up most of his life in Middletown, Ohio. He always displayed an overriding interest in all things creative and in the outdoors. In the second grade he finish the novel Golem in the Gears by Piers Anthony. It was the first full novel he read on his own and his love of the written word already apparent to anyone. The works of such authors as Piers Anthony, Steven Brust and Robert Jordan, as well as many classics, were quickly used to feed an appetite.
In High School, he became involved in roleplaying games, finding that they were an outlet for his desire to draw into the mindset of a character. It also gave him a lot of practice on expanding a character's background information. Understanding how the past affected their present actions became a valuable tool in his writing arsenal.
In 1998, He achieved the highest rank in the Boy Scouts, being named Eagle Scout. Shortly after, he became an assistant Scoutmaster in addition to being an instructor for the survival merit badge. Later that same year, he began attending Miami University, majoring in Early Childhood Education with a focus in family social work. He graduated with a Bachelor degree, but did not move into the teaching field. Since then, he has lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Mississippi and learned the ins and outs of many different types of job, each of which offers insights and inspiration for his writing.
He has hiked over 8000 miles over the course of his life and in 2006 did almost 2200 of them as a continuous trip. That year he hiked from Georgia to Maine under the moniker of Sir Lancelot the Brave. The trip took nearly six months and offered a lot of perspective in his life. The trip also served as the major inspiration for Hike Not Alone.
On returning from the Appalachian Trail, he began researching on Roleplaying Game design, crafting several games. This included the E-publishing of an alpha test version of a game called Th
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In High School, he became involved in roleplaying games, finding that they were an outlet for his desire to draw into the mindset of a character. It also gave him a lot of practice on expanding a character's background information. Understanding how the past affected their present actions became a valuable tool in his writing arsenal.
In 1998, He achieved the highest rank in the Boy Scouts, being named Eagle Scout. Shortly after, he became an assistant Scoutmaster in addition to being an instructor for the survival merit badge. Later that same year, he began attending Miami University, majoring in Early Childhood Education with a focus in family social work. He graduated with a Bachelor degree, but did not move into the teaching field. Since then, he has lived in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Mississippi and learned the ins and outs of many different types of job, each of which offers insights and inspiration for his writing.
He has hiked over 8000 miles over the course of his life and in 2006 did almost 2200 of them as a continuous trip. That year he hiked from Georgia to Maine under the moniker of Sir Lancelot the Brave. The trip took nearly six months and offered a lot of perspective in his life. The trip also served as the major inspiration for Hike Not Alone.
On returning from the Appalachian Trail, he began researching on Roleplaying Game design, crafting several games. This included the E-publishing of an alpha test version of a game called Th
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Review: To Reign in Hell by Steven BrustAn overview of the Steven Brust book, To Reign in Hell through Ace Fantasy Books of New York. The war in heaven is used as inspiration for a compelling work of fantasy. -
Creative Self EmploymentWith a little creative thought and a willingness to start small and free of debt, you can grow a business from a weekend affair to a full time self employment. Just be aware that your earnings may not be tremendous at first.
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Understanding Witch LegendsHave you ever stopped to wonder where the common image of that broom riding witch with her pointy hat and wart marked nose came from? If so, read on. -
Eternity AwaitsGhosts have long been scary to we humans, but what scares a ghost?
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Homemade PectinLong before it was available in powder, liquid or other forms, pectin had to come from the natural fruits themselves. Read on if you ever wanted to know how our forefathers compensated for low pectin fruits. -
Alternative RefridgerationThis will lend insights into two more ways that people survived and preserved food that are less well known than some of the more common alternative refridgeration methods such as dehydration or brine. Homesteaders take note. -
Homestead Livestock for BeginnersMeat, eggs, milk, fiber and other things are all items you may want on your new homestead, but trying to jump out of the gate with a cow, three pigs and a flock of a million chickens who all need fed and tended is a bit much. Start small. -
Edible LandscapingYou don't have to decide between a beautiful garden or a productive one. Do both! -
Self SufficiencyBeing self-sufficient is often misconstrued as doing everything yourself. Life isn't like that. A better example of what being self sufficient means exists and is much more realistic for most of us. -
Understanding Vampire LegendsVampires are the ultimate night stalker, inspiring fear and terror. Have you ever wondered where some of the most common beliefs about them originated? Read on to find out. -
Understanding Werewolf LegendsWhere did our myths of what a werewolf is come from? Why are they killed by silver bullets? If you're curious about why we see werewolves as we do, then here are the origins of the most common werewolf legends.