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October 10, 2014
October Ghoul Fest: Werewolves
Every Friday this month is dedicated to the Ghoulish aspect
of literature. I’m going to talk specifically about the monsters that haunt
pages and share my thoughts on the creatures that have captured the curious and
often terrified corners of our minds.
After starting this series with Vamps, the only logical next
step was Werewolves. They spend so much time together. It seems as though
of literature. I’m going to talk specifically about the monsters that haunt
pages and share my thoughts on the creatures that have captured the curious and
often terrified corners of our minds.
After starting this series with Vamps, the only logical next
step was Werewolves. They spend so much time together. It seems as though
October 9, 2014
Why Your Fiction Needs Facts
I’ve seen a lot of instances where newbie writers extol
their love of fiction and say something to the effect of: If I don’t know (how
this works/what that’s like/the historical precedent) I’ll just make it up.
Sometimes, that’s fine. It’s fiction – fictitious, fake,
made-up. But sometimes it’s not.
Sometimes by leaning on stereotypes or “phoning in” your research you
write things that do a
their love of fiction and say something to the effect of: If I don’t know (how
this works/what that’s like/the historical precedent) I’ll just make it up.
Sometimes, that’s fine. It’s fiction – fictitious, fake,
made-up. But sometimes it’s not.
Sometimes by leaning on stereotypes or “phoning in” your research you
write things that do a
October 7, 2014
October 3, 2014
October Ghoul Fest: Vampires
Every Friday this month is dedicated to the Ghoulish aspect
of literature. I’m going to talk specifically about the monsters that haunt
pages and share my thoughts on the creatures that have captured the curious and
often terrified corners of our minds.
I’m starting with Vampires because they’ve been so prevalent
in popular novels of late. Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles have made a
of literature. I’m going to talk specifically about the monsters that haunt
pages and share my thoughts on the creatures that have captured the curious and
often terrified corners of our minds.
I’m starting with Vampires because they’ve been so prevalent
in popular novels of late. Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles have made a
October 2, 2014
So Long, September
Words Written: 44,091
I managed to hit my month goal, which was nice after several
months of low word count. It’s amazing how much things like formatting and
marketing can get in your way… and oh yeah, that little thing called life. I do have to be careful though… when I get
too engrossed in meeting counts when I’m uber busy, I can and have found that
I’ll forget to eat. Bad writer.
Drafts
I managed to hit my month goal, which was nice after several
months of low word count. It’s amazing how much things like formatting and
marketing can get in your way… and oh yeah, that little thing called life. I do have to be careful though… when I get
too engrossed in meeting counts when I’m uber busy, I can and have found that
I’ll forget to eat. Bad writer.
Drafts
October 1, 2014
IWSG: Advice on Writing, Publishing, and Marketing
This post is part of the Insecure Writer's Support Group
Writing - Make it a
Habit and Keep Yourself Accountable
Twitter and cat videos can be fun, but they don’t get any
words on a page. Setting daily goals, making writing a habit and keeping
yourself accountable are all keys to getting where you want to be. The goals don’t
have to be huge, your habit doesn’t have to consume your whole
Writing - Make it a
Habit and Keep Yourself Accountable
Twitter and cat videos can be fun, but they don’t get any
words on a page. Setting daily goals, making writing a habit and keeping
yourself accountable are all keys to getting where you want to be. The goals don’t
have to be huge, your habit doesn’t have to consume your whole
September 30, 2014
September 29, 2014
Review: Dark Space
Dark Space
Sentients of Orion #1
By Marianne de Pierres
My Summary:
In the dark of space, Jo-Jo Rasterovich found God. At
least that’s what it tells everyone it is. And god has tasks for those willing
to join consciousness with it. Tekton is eager to join and please this “god”
but the competition is fierce and his task seems impossible.
Mira Fedor is an
September 25, 2014
September 24, 2014
Why I Think It’s Important to Read All Genres… And Why That SometimesGets In The Way.
If you follow me on GoodReads, you’ll notice that I read just about everything. You name a genre… I’ve read something from it. If I haven’t, I’ve probably got something in my TBR pile for it. And if not, please give me a suggestion because I love exploring genres I’ve never heard of.
Reading well written books in a variety of genres helps me as a writer. It gives me an opportunity to
Reading well written books in a variety of genres helps me as a writer. It gives me an opportunity to
