writing
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Respecting My Elders Part 2: Adapting A Classic Work
Last week I explored some classic horror works: I examined some Poe, Henry James, Lovecraft, and more. At the end of that post, I promised an adaptation of one of those works in my own style. I’ll warn you right… Continue reading
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Should We Care About Book Ratings and Opinions?
Back in May, I read The Devils in my book club, and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a book that had been on my radar for a while, and one that my boyfriend’s mom was excited for me to get… Continue reading
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What Counts as Reading?
Reading in the modern era looks like a lot of different things. It’s not just paper anymore. It could be audio books, graphic novels, or ebooks. It could be traditional or ‘amateur’ publications. There are many things that I would… Continue reading
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Ten Books with Great LGBTQ+ Representation
Happy Pride Month! I’m a huge supporter of writing and reading books with quality queer rep. One of my main projects focuses on a sapphic romance. Another has a character that likely will wind up being ace. My poetry collection… Continue reading
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What Five Days in A Cabin in Montana Did For My Writing
I spent the last week of May in Marion, Montana in a lovely Airbnb cabin. We brought along food to cook ourselves, way more books than I could read, and even a Lego set I’d been meaning to complete for… Continue reading
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Trying Out Book Bingo
My boyfriend’s family are avid readers, so I fit right in. We talk about books pretty much the whole time we’re together. Many are Sanderson fans, a few have gone through some/all of the Dresden Files, and we like to… Continue reading
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If You Need Me, I’ll Be in Space
After completing my manuscript for my novella Kaja, I went through a tough few weeks writing-wise. None of my already-started projects at that point were pulling me. I didn’t have my next plot movement for Project Wishbone, I was entirely… Continue reading
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How the HECK do you Finish a Book?
Excuse my langauge. Guys, I fear that I am attempting to do the impossible. How could I, a mere ADHD-ridden individual, manage to get my butt into gear and finish a freaking book? I love writing. I love drafting. I… Continue reading
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Ranking my Rejection Letters
An unfortune reality of submitting your work to be considered is that you’re going to hear ‘no’ a lot. And I mean a lot. I’ve submitted to dozens of places over the last few years and have gotten three yeses,… Continue reading
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100TH POST EXTRAVAGANZA: 50 Books, Shows, Movies and Games That Will Change You
WELCOME TO THE PARTY!!! Can you even BELIEVE we have been vomiting out our thoughts and opinions on this blog for 100 ENTIRE POSTS??? Technically, 105, if you count the unscheduled posts, but we’ll ignore those for the sake of… Continue reading
