A Review of Divergent
I just finished reading Divergent (Divergent Series) by Veronica Roth. For me, the pacing of this story is excellent! Similar to the Hunger Games in that ‘edge of your seat’ feel. While I enjoyed the read, I felt like the Read More…
Another year older…
So today, I’m another year older–36 in fact, which feels like 35 did, and 34, and even 33. I’ve never cared too much about age, but turning 36 does make me think about my writing and writing goals. This week, Read More…
The Archaeologist excerpt…
New excerpt up! This time from the speculative fiction novel, The Archaeologist. Thomas always wanted to be an archaeologist and study the history of Old Earth, but when he uncovers the find of a lifetime, his mistake leads to the Read More…
Gone Girl
I am not finished with it yet, but at the moment, I’m in the middle of reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. So far this book does an excellent job of increasing the level of suspense as I read, and Read More…
What are your top 5 favorite books of all time?
Out of all the books in the world, from all of history, what are your top five favorite books? Here are mine (edited on 7/5/2024 to remove a few problematic authors): #1: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas This is Read More…
Facts about Ravens (and a promise!)
I’m supposed to be posting an excerpt today, but the upper respiratory infection I have kicked my butt this week. I’ll post it on Monday, and in the meantime, I’ll leave you with an awesome article that promises 10 Fascinating Read More…
What do you do?
Whatever it is that you do, when did you first know that you wanted to do it? For example, how did I first know I wanted to write? My grandmother bought a book for me when I was four–one of Read More…
Word Counts, I’ve got plenty!
Though not as many words this week as I’d like. I spent the majority of the week #plotstorming for a YA novel I’m writing for a contest. Since Monday, I’ve written 6,492 words and edited 50 pages. I foresee that Read More…
I’m reading this novel….what are you reading?
The best way to be a good writer is to be a good reader. So what am I reading today? At the moment, I’m reading a thriller called When the Day of Evil Comes by Melanie Wells. It’s not a Read More…
Amaskan’s Blood excerpt now up!
This week’s excerpt is from the fantasy novel, Amaskan’s Blood. Master Adelei is an expert in her field: one of the mighty Amaskans who deliver justice on behalf of those the higher courts ignore. Despite serving a higher purpose, she Read More…
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