Hello, dear readers, I’m currently mourning the death of summer. If you’re wondering, I’m still in the denial phase. How on earth can August be over already? We’re heading into cooler temperatures, auburn leaves, and drawing nearer to the dreaded w*nter. As lovely as autumn is, I will miss the sunshine and cicadas. I had … More August Wrap-Up | Finished Drafts and Favorite Podcasts
Welcome back, dear readers! It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? I took a few months off from blogging because life got crazy busy. There were so many blessings (like seeing my writing group in person at Realm Makers!), but keeping up with this blog just became too much. Moving forward, I’m hoping to post biweekly … More Shadow by Kara Swanson | Book Review
Hello, dear readers! Has life been crazy for you too? I’ve had so many things vying for my attention these past few weeks that it’s hard to find time to simply breathe. When life gets this busy, it’s so easy to let my priorities become scrambled. Instead of focusing on what truly matters, I feel … More Be Still: A Poem
Welcome back, dear readers, There seem to be two mindsets about prologues– you either love them, or you hate them. One side avidly declares writers should never include a prologue, and the other staunchly defends their beloved introductory section. Both sides make valuable points, but they can’t both be right, since they vehemently contradict the … More Is My Prologue Worth Keeping? | How To Write Prologues Readers Will Love
Welcome back, dear readers, Are you ever “late” to popular books? A couple of my favorite series– namely Harry Potter and The Hunger Games– are ones that I read long after the initial hype had cooled off. It’s a miracle that I managed to avoid the amount of spoilers that I did. Now, I’m having … More The Wingfeather Saga | Book Series Review
Hello, dear readers, These past two weeks have been exciting for me– I finished the first draft of The Fury of the Stars! To be frank, it’s messy and well under my original word count goal. Yet, when I compare it to my previous projects, the prose and the pacing are better by leaps and … More Encouragement for Weary Writers | + The Liebster Award x 2
Hello, readers, Today’s post is one I’m thrilled to finally be sharing with you. Why is that? Because I get to introduce you to the main characters of my WIP, The Fury of the Stars, which I’ve kept pretty quiet about up until now. You’ll get to hear all about it today, however. Maya Joelle … More Half-Alien Masterminds and Sarcastic Pilots| Meet My MC Writers Linkup
Hello, dear readers! Another year has come and gone. 2020 held a lot of surprises for me– some were unpleasant, but quite a few were also huge answers to prayer. Often, they were a mixture of both. I sold my horse, but the new owners are people we know, and they’re showering him with loving … More My Top 10 Reads of 2020
Hello, dear readers! Is anyone else surprised that Christmas is just around the corner? Many of the people who I’ve talked to are scrambling to finish Christmas shopping and preparations, because– with all the craziness this year has brought– the holidays have crept up on us. Hence the reason that a number of the gift … More 30 Bookish Gift Ideas That Are Perfect For This Christmas
Hello, dear readers, You know what I love about epic fantasy? Among many other reasons, I love that we get “novellas” the size of novels. Seriously, it makes the long waits between books much more bearable. Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson weighs in at 209 pages, once again making me wish I possessed Sanderson’s talent for … More Dawnshard Book Review | Long Novellas and Legendary Islands
