Lately, I’ve been working on a sci/fi story and it’s set in our Solar System years into the future. Well, I’m having to do a lot of research about space to write this novel and I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned. Some things in the novel I’m going probably going toContinue reading “I Gotta Tell You about Saturn!”
Category Archives: Novel Mentions
One Word
Why is it that one word from even a complete stranger has the power to ruin your whole day? I participated in #SFFpit. For those of you who don’t know what it is: it’s a Twitter event where wannabe authors can pitch their novel to agents. It’s a little bit of a desperate shout intoContinue reading “One Word”
Writing Prompt: The Middle
Writing about the middle of something, anything! Have you read the middle of my book? Probably not, but–not to toot my own horn–it’s pretty good! A journey begins after a crimson dawn. One young man itching for a shot to prove himself, to make up for his by-standing. He faces his first real challenged and…well…isn’tContinue reading “Writing Prompt: The Middle”
Tion
Did you hear that sudden motion?A loud screech and scratch at the door?It’s the monster that hungers for flesh.Who’s face is hideous and fangs are huge.All who faced him met extinction. Did you see the lightning flash black?The dark auras that rim his hands?His eyes are deathly red.His horns short and low.The blood wall keepsContinue reading “Tion”
The Anxiety in the Query
It’s all typed up. You’ve gone through this a least a hundred times before. The query letter, the pitch, similar books, your bio. By now you’ve got them all saved on a word document, so it’s just a quick copy and paste with a few edits here and there to personalize it for every agent.Continue reading “The Anxiety in the Query”
Dream Beyond the Doubt
Everyone has a dream. A dream to fall in love. A dream to be successful in a certain career. A dream to visit someplace or see someone. Yet, there’s always that voice inside your head that whispers doubt. Maybe it whispers that you’re not good enough to be loved or you don’t have what itContinue reading “Dream Beyond the Doubt”
Building a Castle
Ever wonder how J.K. Rowling came up with the layout for Hogwarts? Or how did George R.R. Martin design King’s Landing in A Game of Thrones? I have been wondering that A LOT recently. How did the beautiful castle of Hogwarts that we see in the movies come about? Was it all J.K. Rowling orContinue reading “Building a Castle”
Writing Prompt: Snakes
Interesting or creepy? Why? I love snakes! I think they’re pretty fascinating. Their scales are smooth and cool to the touch. They have a variety of different colors and patterns. Their movement is elegant and when provoked, they can be quite vicious. I especially love snakes with fangs because of how intimidating and fierce theyContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Snakes”
Theme Songs
I think everyone out there has a favorite theme song or favorite couple of theme songs. Just hearing those first few notes, you recognize it and automatically think of the show it’s connected too. Many of you might know the Friends theme song by heart or the theme song to your kid’s favorite show. MaybeContinue reading “Theme Songs”
Your Top Genre and Why?
Everyone has a favorite genre. It’s usually the first aisle you go to in a bookstore or the first movies you like to see at the theatre. Some people love the scares of the horror genre or the puzzling events of a mystery or maybe you like to cozy up by the fire with aContinue reading “Your Top Genre and Why?”
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