Writing – nikki diekemper

The Role of a Character

If you haven’t seen the new live action Lilo and Stitch movie, you might not want to read this. Stories have characters. It’s hard to have a story without them. The job of a writer, movie producer, game developer, etc. is to weave a story where every character has a purpose. If they don’t, thenContinue reading “The Role of a Character”

Takeaways from Realm Makers Pt. 3

Need a Book? Check These Out! Pt. 2

If last week’s books didn’t intrigue you, hopefully these books will. I don’t personally own any of the books below, BUT they did end up on my “to be read” list. These are all books that I encountered while at the Realm Makers Expo a couple weeks ago. I hope you find a couple toContinue reading “Need a Book? Check These Out! Pt. 2”

Takeaways from Realm Makers Pt. 2

Need a Book? Check Out These! Pt. 1

At my time at Realm Makers, I encountered A LOT of new books I wanted to read. Here are the ones I actually obtained at the conference and plan on reading at some point. All of them are within the featured image of this post.

Takeaways from Realm Makers pt. 1

Book Review; Bear Knight

I recently finished my audiobook of Bear Knight by James R. Hannibal. It’s the second book in the Lightraider series. I really enjoyed the first novel Wolf Soldier, and like a true sequel, Bear Knight sets up the trilogy. I’ve already started the third book, Lion Warrior. When I sit down and think about BearContinue reading “Book Review; Bear Knight”

Rejection is Redirection

Rejections can be hard. Maybe you’re going for a dream job, looking for love, or trying to get approval for your work. You work hard. You think you have a shot and when rejection comes, it can blindside you and dark thoughts start to creep in. “You’re not good enough. You’ll never amount to anything.”Continue reading “Rejection is Redirection”

Book Review: Wolf Soldier by James R. Hannibal

I’ll admit I had my doubts when I started listening to Wolf Soldier on audiobook. James R. Hannibal was not being subtle in the slightest when it came to including Christian values in his story. The main character is a shepherd boy who joins an academy to become a Lightraider, a servant of a godContinue reading “Book Review: Wolf Soldier by James R. Hannibal”

Book Review: Sapphique by Catherine Fisher

Last week, I was able to finish my audiobook of Sapphique by Catherine Fisher. It’s the final book in her two-part Incarceron series. From my last book review of Incarceron, you know I wasn’t shy in saying how much I enjoyed the book and Sapphique is just as enjoyable. The old characters and new areContinue reading “Book Review: Sapphique by Catherine Fisher”