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Musings of a Storyteller



A Leap of Faith: Landing on my Feet in Austin, TX
I share the news of my return to the Lone Star State as a news reporter in the vibrant city of Austin. It's a long-awaited dream come true!
Andrew Freeman
Jun 20, 20233 min read


See you (later), Rochester
For five years, I've loved being able to call the Flower City home. Now it's time for me to return to family, but it's only see you later.
Andrew Freeman
May 23, 20235 min read


KIWI's Local Book Festival at B&N
KIWI and Barnes and Noble is hosting a local, self-published book festival this Saturday in Pittsford. I'll be there, so come support!
Andrew Freeman
Apr 11, 20233 min read


Dreaming of Tea and Mahjong Tiles
Counting down the days until my dream trip to Japan, read to see what I've got planned: from mahjong, to tea, shrines and karate.
Andrew Freeman
Mar 14, 20235 min read


Remembering Dylan Lyons
My heart is broken. My company is grieving. The entire Fourth Estate is grieving. But the work continues. We will never forget Dylan Lyons.
Andrew Freeman
Feb 28, 20233 min read


Heidi Hawthorne
She might not have fangs or magic, but I believe Heidi is one of the Apothecary's best characters. Check out her profile to see why!
Andrew Freeman
Feb 14, 20233 min read


Before Wis' Apothecary
In the coming second volume, we explore Master Wis' past with my longest story yet. Here's a preview of what's to come, with excerpts!
Andrew Freeman
Feb 2, 20237 min read


Review: SHY vol. 1
SHY is a manga series by Bukimi Miki about a timid, fledgling superhero trying to live up to the expectations thrust upon her. Yen Press.
Andrew Freeman
Jan 17, 20237 min read


Farewell to 2022!
I hope everyone here was able to enjoy your holidays with loved ones, and I wish you much joy in the coming new year. Let's be honest...
Andrew Freeman
Jan 3, 20233 min read


Mailbox: Halloween Costumes and Holiday Cheer
I recently got an email that totally made my week! A young reader decided to dress as Isabel for Halloween. How cute is that?! Pics inside.
Andrew Freeman
Dec 6, 20224 min read


Don't Ask About My Mahjong Addiction
This week I muse about a favorite pastime of mine: mahjong! Does that surprise you? Read on to learn about my suffering.
Andrew Freeman
Nov 29, 20224 min read


Becca Collier
When it comes to hearing from readers, Becca Collier is without a doubt one of the most popular characters to come out of Wis' Apothecary.
Andrew Freeman
Nov 8, 20224 min read


Festival To-Go
I am being completely genuine when I say how amazing it was to participate in RACWI's Festival To-Go, bringing books to kids in Rochester.
Andrew Freeman
Oct 25, 20224 min read


Happy Birthday, Isabel!
Join me in wishing Isabel a very happy birthday this week! I'm celebrating with a free birthday short for everyone to read. Please enjoy!
Andrew Freeman
Oct 11, 20228 min read


My First Flower City Comic Con
This weekend I was fortunate to be one of the dozens upon dozens of talented artists at Rochester's annual convention celebrating all things
Andrew Freeman
Sep 27, 20224 min read


The Kingdom of Aramore
Aramore is as beautiful as it is exciting. In fact, the adjective that comes to my mind is romantic. What adventures await our protagonists?
Andrew Freeman
Sep 13, 20224 min read


Mailbox: Another first for this grateful author
As a new author, it's exciting how many "firsts" I get to experience. Last week, a pleasant surprise awaited me in my inbox, another first.
Andrew Freeman
Sep 6, 20228 min read


Let Reading Be Controversial!
A Holocaust survivor was concerned by headlines out of Texas last week, where a school district pulled 41 books from library shelves.
Andrew Freeman
Aug 23, 20223 min read


My Personal Apothecary
The magic that is Happy Earth Tea If you were to walk into 696 South Avenue on any given week, chances are pretty good that you’d...
Andrew Freeman
Aug 9, 20223 min read


A World of Two Moons
Tierre is the name of the world our story takes place in, and from the earliest drafts, I always wanted it to be a world with two moons.
Andrew Freeman
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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