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Poetry’s Place in Prose
See what I did there? If you’ve looked at my bio, it’s pretty clear that I enjoy working between the styles of prose and poetry. I often find my style towing the thin line. Alliteration is a frequent toy I’m… Continue reading
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The Wonders and Woes of Worldbuilding
Sometimes I wonder if I need to stop trying to be a novel writer and pivot to writing Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. Don’t get me wrong, I love writing, but maybe my true passion is in worldbuilding. I love the… Continue reading
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The 9 Books That Shaped My Personality
Readers! I firmly believe that one of the best ways to get to know someone, not only as a writer but as a person, is by a list of their favorite books of all time. So, behold, my list (in… Continue reading
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My Journey From Lifelong Reader to Aspiring Writer
My parents proudly proclaim to all interested ears that I read my first book, Hop on Pop, at age four, and was reading at a fifth-grade level by the time I was seven. What’s that joke about people who were… Continue reading
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From Bedtime Stories to Burgeoning Novels: How I Became a Writer
I have always been a fan of stories. As a kid, I very quickly learned to read, after I became jealous of the stories my brother was getting to experience. I too wanted to read the Magic Tree House series… Continue reading
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