Introduction Voices by Ursula K Le Guin was the last book on my March reading list, and I actually finished on time, but I'm a little behind on posting the review. At any rate, I'm done reading it, so let's take a look. Reader's Review: Voices This is the first YA fantasy novel I've reviewed… Continue reading Voices: Religion As A Writing Tool
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Some Monsters Never Die: Bringing Fantasy To Life
Introduction I recently finished reading Some Monsters Never Die by E.A. Comiskey, and let me say, I was impressed. More on that in a few. To start with, E.A. Comiskey is an author that I already know fairly well from working with her in our critique group. She's awesome to work with, and when I… Continue reading Some Monsters Never Die: Bringing Fantasy To Life
Thursday Technicalities – Weaving WorldBuilding Into the Story – Final Thoughts
In the end, no post or set of posts can possibly cover every detail of world-building and weaving it into your story. Your story will have some elements and not others, and your style will utilize some techniques but not others. This means that, if you really want to grow in this area, you're going… Continue reading Thursday Technicalities – Weaving WorldBuilding Into the Story – Final Thoughts
Author’s Interview with James Quinlan Meservy
Today, I have James Quinlan Meservy with me on the blog to answer some questions about himself, his writing, and his inspirations! For those who don't know, Meservy is the author of the Rai Saga, the first of which is the book The United. I reviewed that on the blog recently, so you can find… Continue reading Author’s Interview with James Quinlan Meservy
The United by James Quinlan Meservy – A Large Cast
Introduction Hey, everyone! I'm here with a new book review for you all! Today's is for The United by James Quinlan Meservy. He graciously provided me with a review copy when I mentioned I would be interested in having more reviews of different authors' books on my blog. After he got in touch, we agreed… Continue reading The United by James Quinlan Meservy – A Large Cast
Flash Fiction Fridays: Someone Else’s Scars
This week's flash fiction is based on a prompt I saw on Pinterest. The prompt is pretty simple: her skin is carved with scars that someone else earned. It seemed interesting, so here we go. ~~~ Anorah gritted her teeth and squeezed her eyes shut. The knife dug deeper into her arm, avoiding any arteries… Continue reading Flash Fiction Fridays: Someone Else’s Scars
Work-In-Progress Wednesdays #38
This week's WIP Wednesday is the last one that will feature Pathway of the Moon since I'm on the last chapter and finishing it up. Enjoy! ~~~ WHEN LEO WALKED through the door of the cottage, Amadeira flung herself at him. He caught her and staggered back before he caught his balance and held her… Continue reading Work-In-Progress Wednesdays #38
Idi & The Oracle’s Quest: Characterization and Voice
Introduction This was the newest book on my list of books read. So far, it's the only one I've finished this year. I'm off to such a great start on that sixty-books-read-this-year goal, aren't I? Yeah, not really... Anyway, I finished this sometime mid-January but am only just getting to the review for the blog… Continue reading Idi & The Oracle’s Quest: Characterization and Voice
Work-In-Progress Wednesdays #37
This week, I finished up chapter fifty-nine of Pathway of the Moon. One more to go, and then it's done and off to my list of works to edit (which currently consists of only that one piece and part of another, so it's a short list of books for my own work, at least). I'm… Continue reading Work-In-Progress Wednesdays #37
Flash Fiction Fridays – Guardian
This week’s Flash Fiction Friday is another one based on a prompt I found on Pinterest. This one is built on the premise that everyone but you has a guardian angel. Instead, you have a guardian demon who deals with things in more violent but much more efficient fashion. It sounded interesting, so let’s see… Continue reading Flash Fiction Fridays – Guardian