Inspiration Wednesday – Those Who Go Before

This is a bit of a solemn topic, and it's less direct inspiration and something a little less tangible. I've talked about using other writers as inspiration, and books we love, but as I've pushed to make clear, I believe that inspiration for writing doesn't have to come only from books. I believe a good … Continue reading Inspiration Wednesday – Those Who Go Before

Book Review: The Butcher Boy

This is a review written for my 4th semester of grad school, in which I was asked specifically to focus not only on the book itself, but how you approach the book as a writer.  It was a pleasant surprise to open The Butcher Boy and see that I was at least in passing familiar … Continue reading Book Review: The Butcher Boy

Failure, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Process

Anyone? C'mon, someone tell me they get the title. Please? *ahem* In any event. So this past month was the second summer session for Camp NaNoWriMo. As you all may know, I'm a huge supporter and fan of the November NaNo proper, and have served as an ML for two years now. However, my endeavors … Continue reading Failure, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Process

Inspiration Wednesday: Rest

So I've been pretty quiet in the Internet sphere since last Tuesday or so. I haven't been writing. I haven't been editing. I have been working out, but not enough the counteract how much food I've been eating. And you know what? I'm glad of it. You see, I think there's something that many writers … Continue reading Inspiration Wednesday: Rest

Announcement: Beginning of the Serial!

Yes, yes, yes. Finally I've gotten off my butt and started posting the serial. Yay! The first chapter of Quest to Karantiri, my fantasy story, has gone live about an hour ago (if everything is going according to plan; I'm setting this up a few days in advance since I won't be available to post this … Continue reading Announcement: Beginning of the Serial!