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Romance

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a post about genre, and I think it’s overdue. Romance is another of the simple genres, so I’m going to get that one out of the way with this post. Most of us could say right off the bat what a romance genre is. Romance begins with two people … Continue reading Romance →

First Chapter of Trinian

Hey guys! I figured it was about time you got to read the first chapter of Trinian, An Epic Fantasy! I’m so excited to share this with you – I’m at a loss for words. This novel has been 12 years in the making, and it blows my mind that it’s so close to it’s … Continue reading First Chapter of Trinian →

NaNoWriMo – My Failed Week – And Why I Don’t See it as a Failure

NANOWRIMO Fail Hey everyone, it’s been almost a week since you’ve heard from me, and I wanted to be honest about why that is, and why I haven’t been keeping up with my NaNoWriMo Challenge. As you may know, I chose not to pursue writing a novel this year – although I’ve done it the … Continue reading NaNoWriMo – My Failed Week – And Why I Don’t See it as a Failure →

The Terror and Thrill of Reviewing My Novel

Now that I have enough of Trinian, An Epic Fantasy put together to send into the world for review, I’m getting germinal feedback. I love it! But it’s also terrifying. My sisters, who are geniuses with artwork, have already taken a stab at illustrating a couple characters, and my best friend Sophia has started marking … Continue reading The Terror and Thrill of Reviewing My Novel →

The Twelve Brothers

ARTIST CREDIT Arthur Joseph Gaskin Vaclovas Ratas Walter Crane Harry G. Theaker Henry J Ford HansMyHedgehog on etsy Louis Rhead Ill Anne Anderson Cremonini Charles Folkard Andrea Dezsö’s Alice Duke Nadezhda Illarionova

See More Fairy Tale Art!

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Trinian for Free!

Come January, I will be providing my novel Trinian|An Epic Fantasy for free! Click here to sign up to receive it!

Thoughts on Endings and Trinian, 2nd Draft

Sorry for my weekend extended absence. I spent all weekend, and some bleed through into Monday, finishing Trinian, An Epic Fantasy’s second draft. I just sent it out for review, and I can’t believe my project is actually out there, being read by other eyes! I’m all tingly. I still have a few middle scenes … Continue reading Thoughts on Endings and Trinian, 2nd Draft →

The Fear of Taking the Next Step

I’ve been particularly struck lately by the power of creativity. The impact you could have on a person’s life by simply being brave and open to self-expression. I used to doubt that word: self-expression. It seemed fabricated, as if people were trying to force something out of themselves that wasn’t there to begin with. Or … Continue reading The Fear of Taking the Next Step →

Mystery Genre

The mystery genre is pretty straightforward. It begins with the main character and the audience not having all the information, and by the end of the movie, they have all the answers. Some films that fall into this category are, Sherlock Holmes Murder on the Orient Express Rear Window There are other films that seem … Continue reading Mystery Genre →