Joel Balkovec — Emona Literary Services
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Joel Balkovec — Emona Literary Services
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Writing. Editing. Content creation.
I do words good. I paint little plastic fighting dudes less good…
This Week’s Realmgard Short Scene – The Just Ice League Part 2

Just Ice, then even more Ice.
This Week’s Realmgard Short Scene – The Just Ice League Part 2
Just Ice, then even more Ice.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The Official Emona Literary Services™ Playlist: Santiana – The Longest Johns

As performed by TikTok sensations The Longest Johns.
The Official Emona Literary Services™ Playlist: Santiana – The Longest Johns
As performed by TikTok sensations The Longest Johns.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This Week’s Realmgard Short Scene – Introducing Freya von Ivanhoe-Hauteburg

Realmgard's greatest wielder of ice magic.
This Week’s Realmgard Short Scene – Introducing Freya von Ivanhoe-Hauteburg
Realmgard's greatest wielder of ice magic.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: Throwing a Fit(ting)

No, Amara, I HAVEN'T ever seen such a truculent paisley…
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: Throwing a Fit(ting)
No, Amara, I HAVEN'T ever seen such a truculent paisley…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What a year of life as an #entrepreneur has taught me about being my own boss.
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: The Ballad of the Baleful Saucier

“He’d stalk the streets, they say, wearing shoes three sizes too big, ever on the hunt for the unwary.”
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: The Ballad of the Baleful Saucier
“He’d stalk the streets, they say, wearing shoes three sizes too big, ever on the hunt for the unwary.”
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October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Heroes’ Eve Night

A vampire, a squid, a princess, and a cupcake wend their way through the twilit streets of the city. A bespectacled Goblin follows close behind.
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Heroes’ Eve Night
A vampire, a squid, a princess, and a cupcake wend their way through the twilit streets of the city. A bespectacled Goblin follows close behind.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Matilda’s annual opportunity…

… to make fun of Nolan
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Matilda’s annual opportunity…
… to make fun of Nolan
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October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Mostly just an excuse to use the word “amuse-bouche”

“How delightfully festive!”
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Mostly just an excuse to use the word “amuse-bouche”
“How delightfully festive!”
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October 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Bleh!

The many travails of a Vampire on Heroes' Eve.
Halloween 2025 Realmgard Short Scenes: Bleh!
The many travails of a Vampire on Heroes' Eve.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Emona Literary Services™ Recommendations: Orlando Furioso

Angry, angry young man.
Emona Literary Services™ Recommendations: Orlando Furioso
Angry, angry young man.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Realmgard is all-ages #Fantasy Fiction brought to you by Emona LIterary Services™. The first three stories featuring Kat and Dunstana, the Sisters Darkstone, are available to read for free at realmgard.com!
October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Emona Literary Services turns 1!
To celebrate, I'm discounting all my #writing and #editing rates until the end of November.
October 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: The Tower of Brorvonius

… and the Razor of Occam.
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: The Tower of Brorvonius
… and the Razor of Occam.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Holiday Short Scene: The Harvest Festival

Since today is Canadian Thanksgiving, here's a bonus Short Scene to celebrate!
Holiday Short Scene: The Harvest Festival
Since today is Canadian Thanksgiving, here's a bonus Short Scene to celebrate!
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October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Tenebella, Dunstana & Dragons vs. Porthaven’s Artistic Establishment

Is a bigger than normal breadbox?
Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Tenebella, Dunstana & Dragons vs. Porthaven’s Artistic Establishment
Is a bigger than normal breadbox?
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October 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: In Which Legs are Kicked

Don't pick fights with Amazons, and you will go far.
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: In Which Legs are Kicked
Don't pick fights with Amazons, and you will go far.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Tenebella, Dunstana & Dragons vs. Porthaven’s Artistic Establishment

Tenebella drew a Dragon. She drew a Dragon-man. Actually, she just drew a Dragon.
Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Tenebella, Dunstana & Dragons vs. Porthaven’s Artistic Establishment
Tenebella drew a Dragon. She drew a Dragon-man. Actually, she just drew a Dragon.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
October #Author Update: Lots of big things in store as Emona Literary Services turns one.
September 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: Officer Hours with Professor Styrbjorn

“If you think this is bad,” Scarlet says. “You should see him during midterms.”
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: Officer Hours with Professor Styrbjorn
“If you think this is bad,” Scarlet says. “You should see him during midterms.”
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September 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Master of Chess

"Chess me."
Patreon-Exclusive Short Scene: Master of Chess
"Chess me."
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September 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: Swords, Names & Names of Sword That Sound Like Kinds of Cheese

Take it from my experience as a writer: names are HARD.
Realmgard Short Scenes Revisited: Swords, Names & Names of Sword That Sound Like Kinds of Cheese
Take it from my experience as a writer: names are HARD.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Fryte’s Gold Classic Preview

Catch up the first Realmgard story: Fryte's Gold in this special preview.
Fryte’s Gold Classic Preview
Catch up the first Realmgard story: Fryte's Gold in this special preview.
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September 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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September 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM