Grace E. Robinson's Blog, page 9
September 4, 2019
The Value of a Writing Retreat
A few weeks ago I took a four-day writing retreat with the members of my monthly writing critique group. Last year we’d decided to try a retreat, and loved it so much that we did it again this year. We booked a 6-bedroom cabin at a retreat center in a nearby town, and spent four […]
August 12, 2019
5 Creative Quotes about Creativity
How do you like that creative blog post title? Seriously, though, here are a few quotes about creativity that are way more creative than my lackluster title. Read on, and be inspired! Advertisements
July 9, 2019
Small Town Writing
Two years ago I made a huge change in my life: I left my hometown (the only city I’d ever lived in) and moved clear across the country to a small town that I’d never even visited before. I haven’t regretted the move at all. Even so, after two full years now, I’m still finding […]
June 11, 2019
Overcoming Writer’s Block
I don’t believe in writer’s block. Yes, I believe that writers can get stuck, frustrated with, disillusioned by, and tired of their writing projects. I believe this because I’ve experienced all of these things. However, “writer’s block” to me sounds permanent and insurmountable. And it is most certainly neither of these. So whether you’re experiencing […]
May 1, 2019
When the Movie is Better than the Book, Part 2
As a writer of books, I often feel guilty when I like a film adaptation better than the book that inspired it. I feel sort of like a traitor to my craft, as it were. But ultimately, I like a good story—and sometimes, the movie tells a better story than the book. In this post, […]
April 11, 2019
Decopunk Aesthetic: #ThursdayAesthetic Images
With the recent social media trend of sharing aesthetic posts or mood boards for books, I thought I’d join in. Below are some images that I feel help to set the stage for my current 1920s historical fantasy series. Glamour, intrigue, and danger are a part of Cornelia Jones’ life. Magic and advanced technology flourish […]
March 27, 2019
Choosing a Historical Time Period for Your Dieselpunk Story
One of the aspects of dieselpunk is the time period and associated aesthetics. The “punk” aspects of fantasy, the paranormal, high-tech gadgets, or alternate history blend with the “diesel” age—from about World War I to post-World War II/1950s era. I chose the Roaring 20s for the setting of my dieselpunk series starring the enigmatic high-class […]
March 16, 2019
Historytellers Scavenger Hunt!
Welcome to the Historytellers Scavenger Hunt! This is a blog hunt dedicated to historical fiction set in the 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s where all genres are welcome. You’ll get the opportunity to discover new authors, new stories, and to meet and talk to other readers who love this time period. You’ll also have the opportunity […]
March 14, 2019
Coming this Sunday! Historytellers Scavenger Hunt!
This is just a quick post to give you a heads up about the HISTORYTELLERS Scavenger Hunt coming this Sunday. You are all invited! 13 authors of historical fiction set in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s are joining together to offer a bundle of their books to one lucky reader, and that reader could be […]
February 20, 2019
Writerly Quotes about Stories
Us writers generally adore quotes and sayings by other writers or quotes about books and stories – so here’s some of both! Enjoy these writerly quotes about storytelling! Advertisements
