This weekend, my friend Sammy had her book launch, at a cat cafe. Need I say more? It was brilliant. ~ The book is “In Search of Gods and Heroes” by Sammy HK Smith,which is available at good bookstores; both online …
My Writing Process [Blog Tour]
Last week, my blog friend Cat Lumb tagged me to take part in the writing process blog tour. I love reading about the processes other writer’s have, and so I jumped at the opportunity to share mine with you. The …
Balancing Learning: Writing versus Studying Writing
Since 2009, I have started eight novels and two novellas. I have finished drafts of five of them. Three I will never look at again (not to edit or salvage, anyway — maybe to learn from them). In terms of major …
The Transmigration of Cora Riley :: A Review
As a fantasy writer, I keep an eye on other authors work, and try to get involved where I can. And this week, I’m talking about Ellie Di Julio‘s latest book — the first in a new series! I’m also particularly thrilled …
The Importance of Stories: Pacman as an Antagonist
Once upon a time, humans were tribe beings. And within the culture of tribes, storytellers were key. Stories allowed elders to teach the young. Stories allowed tribes to communicate; to share knowledge and learning, to explore the differences in their …
On Connecting with Other Writers
When I think of a “writer”, my mind instantly pulls up an image of a man sat at a wooden desk by a window, drinking a bottle of wine and looking out at a lake outside. Perhaps it’s just me, …