(Author's note: I'm writing this just before I leave on my weekend trip, and I'm on very little sleep and only have half of an idea of what I was thinking when I started this post. Sorry if it loses focus!) One of the more commonly asked questions I see floating around the writing community … Continue reading Background Music
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So hey! Since I'm spending a lot of time bouncing around this month, I figured rather than giving you all a prompt call, I'd just offer a few tiny bits of fiction so you can all meet my characters again. I did this once, long ago, and I can't remember if this exact piece was … Continue reading FICTION FRIDAY! Character Snippet
I know I've talked about writing through depression before, but I'm not sure I've talked much about what we'd all consider "writer's block." I can't remember; I know I've talked about it somewhere, and it was probably here, but HEY LET'S DO IT AGAIN. That feeds into what I'm talking about anyway. I can make … Continue reading When the Words Won’t Come
Hey everyone! So since I got a pretty nifty suggestion from one of my regulars, I figured I'd give a prompt call a shot again. This month's theme, in honor of stuff like Brexit and Independence Day, shall be "independence." What does that mean? Anything you'd like! Give me an idea for a short that … Continue reading Prompt Call July 2016 – “Independence”
I was going to have a title that was so much more boring than that one, but thank goodness I came up with a better idea. DAY SAVED. So! For my Stateside luminaries, happy Independence Day! (For the rest of the world, happy 4th of July anywho. Love you.) One of the favorite summer holidays, … Continue reading Fictional Celebrations
Hey guys! I know this isn't a Tales story, but that's actually why I wanted to talk to you all today. I've been writing the Tales stories for about four and a half months now (wow, didn't realize it was so long!) and I'd like to look back on it now. So, writing these silly … Continue reading Feedback Friday
I'm not positive, but I feel like I've probably mentioned the video game UNDERTALE on this blog before. (Almost put "channel." Can you tell I'm on YouTube too much?) It's an amazing game with some of the best cause-and-effect mechanics I've ever seen in a video game. But more than that, I've always been impressed … Continue reading What You See and What You Get
(I hate myself for using that paraphrased lyrics. I hate myself.) Motivation is one of those words that gets thrown around for a multitude of reasons. It's what drives the marathon runner. It's what keeps the scholarship student's grades up. It's what we all hear that our characters all need in order to make for … Continue reading Five A.M., Waking Up in the Morning
I've been following along with some of the snafus that have occurred in and around the #WeNeedDiverseBooks hashtag, though haven't ever really delved deeply into them. I have several friends who write stories dealing with people of various diversities (racial, people with disabilities, LGBT+, etc) and I know it's an important part of our world … Continue reading The Trouble with Diversity
(As a side note: as of May 1st, my car has--we're fairly certain--completely died. Something has croaked in the engine and for a 17 year old car, I can't afford to replace the engine. The trouble is, neither can I afford a new car. As such, I'm having to crash away from my apartment and … Continue reading Tell Me Why I Should Care About You
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