“Stories should leave an imprint on the reader, a testament to where they’ve been.”
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Chances are one of your friends or family members have decided to take the path less traveled and have started to write seriously. They work from their home office or a laptop on the kitchen table and work on their…
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I’ve Been Sherlocked
It’s official. I’ve fallen into yet another fandom. It was only a matter of time before Sherlock wandered into my life. If anything, it’s a natural progression from both Doctor Who and The Hobbit. Ok, not really, but there’s the…
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Writing Tip: Eliminate Unnecessary Words
Today for Writing Wednesday we are outsourcing and checking out the writing tip about cutting unnecessary words over at Creative Talents Unleashed. Enjoy!
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Summer 2015
Yesterday marks the first official day of summer and that means making plans to survive the hotter months. It was also Father’s Day – (a huge happy Father’s Day to my dear dad who reads my blog, love ya tons…
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Genre Talk: Dark Fantasy
From heroic to epic and everything in between, the fantasy genre has something for everyone who loves a touch of magic in their fiction. Fantasy is defined as any story, artwork, or film with elements that are scientifically impossible and…
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The Headcanon Defined
If you are a follower of any fandom to the extent that you frequent fan sites and Pinterest pages then you will have encountered the word “headcanon.” The first time I encountered the term I imagined it in literal terms…
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Book of the Month: Redshirts by John Scalzi
This month I ventured into a new and unfamiliar land where reality collided with fiction in a fun and thoughtful way. In the Star Trek universe the sad fact exists that if you are wearing a red shirt and are…
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Film Icon Christopher Lee Dies
It is a rare thing when there is an actor who is known and loved across several generations. Christopher Lee’s first films were made when my parents were barely teenagers. For me growing up, he was that guy who always…
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Keeping the Story Real
It’s writing Wednesday and yet another chance to inundate the webverse with more unsolicited writing advice. Woo Hoo! Today’s topic is about keeping it real when it comes to plotting a story. I’m sure we’ve all seen or read at…
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Getting Angsty?
In a recent book review I mentioned that angsty teenage books aren’t my thing. It’s nothing personal, I’m not into romance for the sake of romance either. For me, the stakes aren’t high enough, or at least I don’t care…
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