Toi Thomas's Blog, page 25

Reblog: Loki’s Animal Stories: Margie the Scaredydog Finds a Home.

Today, I’ve over at A Small Gang of Authors hanging out with our mascot Loki. He and I are reminiscing about the time my dog, Margie, came home to live with me. Oh, and there’s a cute home video. Read the article here: A Small Gang of Authors. Thank you for taking the time to read … Continue reading Reblog: Loki’s Animal Stories: Margie the Scaredydog Finds a Home.

#IWSG August 2018: Writing Pitfalls to Avoid & a #Giveaway

Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Optional Monthly Question: What pitfalls would you warn other writers to avoid on their publication journey? The main pitfall I think many authors succumb to, … Continue reading #IWSG August 2018: Writing Pitfalls to Avoid & a #Giveaway

A Change of Heart #WEPFF Challenge featuring I Am Special #amwriting #flashfiction

So, this time around, much like the last time I participated, I took the writing prompt to heart and made sure to actually include the words in my story. I will admit that I’ve been in a bit of a dark place, in terms of my writing. I think maybe my sub-conscience is trying to … Continue reading A Change of Heart #WEPFF Challenge featuring I Am Special #amwriting #flashfiction

Reblog: What’s It All Mean? A study of words part 2 by Toi Thomas

Hi there everyone. Today I’m over at A Small Gang of Authors reliving an older post and rehashing my love of words and the complexity of the English language… Oh, and I’m talking about me a little. If you’re up for it, check it out at the image below. Thank you for taking the time … Continue reading Reblog: What’s It All Mean? A study of words part 2 by Toi Thomas

Reblog: Loki’s Animal Stories: Red Pandas are the Best

Today, I’m over at A Small Gang of Authors introducing the 2nd of two new series I’ve started. I’ll have to update you on the other later. For now, please check out some brief, yet, fun animal stories. “Today in Loki’s Animal Stories, author Toi Thomas recounts a true animal adventure as told from the … Continue reading Reblog: Loki’s Animal Stories: Red Pandas are the Best

#IWSG July 2018: Writing Goals and Growth

Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Look who forgot to schedule this post a day earlier than usual. Oh well. Happy Independence Day USA! Optional Monthly Question: What are your … Continue reading #IWSG July 2018: Writing Goals and Growth

Reblog: The Book to Screen Debate, part 3 by Toi Thomas

Yesterday, I continued my blog series on books and movies by introducing the concept of novelizations and tie-ins. Please check it out.  “Now it’s time to put a spin on this Book to Screen Debate and get into novelizations. Yes, you heard me right. I told you (in part 2) I’d be talking about books based … Continue reading Reblog: The Book to Screen Debate, part 3 by Toi Thomas

#IWSG June 2018 & Write with Fey #newrelease #giveaway

Created and hosted by the Ninja himself, Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writers Support Group posts the 1st Wednesday of every month. Click the image to learn more or sign up. Optional Monthly Question: What’s harder for you to come up with, book titles or character names? For me, it’s definitely book titles. I have … Continue reading #IWSG June 2018 & Write with Fey #newrelease #giveaway

Reblog: The Book to Screen Debate, part 2 by Toi Thomas

Today, I continue the Book to Screen Debate and explain why the comparison itself is a form of entertainment. Check it out over at A Small Gang of Authors.

News, good or bad, depending on your point of view.

I’m finally taking the plunge and am unpublishing the first two books in my Eternal Curse Series. I’ve been struggling to finish book three in the series because of the major differences in skill-level and style that the latest book is clearly displaying over the two previous installments. So now, I’m going back and doing a … Continue reading News, good or bad, depending on your point of view.