In which I announce the launch of my new short story, Memories of the Tucson, and dig into why I write about sexual abuse and trafficking. READ MORE
Tag: Author’s Corner
The Rise of the Hopeful Dystopian: An Informal Literary Analysis of Brigitte Cromey’s Sci-Fi/Dystopian Novel, The Shattered Ones
In which I deep dive into my favorite book, and explore what makes it so impactful– and what writers can learn from it. READ MORE
Five Tips Towards Smoother Self Developmental Edits: An Editing-Hater’s Guide
Hate editing, and hate how hard it is to find resources on how to rewrite? This article is for you! READ MORE
If You’ve Ever Considered Getting Instagram For Your Author Platform… Think Again
In which I discuss my biggest reasoning why I believe authors shouldn’t get social media. IMPORTANT CONTENT WARNING: The contents of this article discuss abuse and trafficking caused by social media platforms. Mentions and discussions of online sexual abuse, child predation, human trafficking, and suicide are and may be included. If you are a minor and don’t think your parents would be comfortable with you reading this article, PLEASE check with them first before continuing on. While I strive to tackle all topics with sensitivity and nuance, this will be a very blatant exposure with links to other sites mainly focusing around these dangers. Please read on with this caution, and do NOT continue on if you do not think you are ready to handle these topics. Thank you READ MORE
The Chaos Grid Book Review and Fanfiction!
In which I ramble about my new fandom obsession, review The Chaos Grid, and share probably the first Chaos Grid fanfiction READ MORE
Sequels and Archetypes: AKA Why Moana 2 Penultimately Failed, HTTYD Is Dreamwork’s Most Successful Franchise, And How You Can Use The Archetypes To Create an Epic Sequel
In which I talk about the disappointment of Moana 2, the wonderful world of HTTYD, and using archetypes to write epic sequels READ MORE
Six Dos and Don’ts of Writing Equine Therapy In Fiction
How to write equine therapy in fiction, without stereotyping or idealizing, from someone who used to attend equine counseling. READ MORE
Between Shadows and Light: How To Write Sensitive Topics As A Christian In a World of Extremes
In a world strained between extremes, it’s hard to know how to handle sensitive topics as a writer. Today I talk about navigating that line. READ MORE
50 Random Horse Facts Every Fiction Writer Should Know
50 horse facts for easy reference, to have on hand when you suddenly need to know “wait, what does (fill in the blank)?” READ MORE
Uncalculated Effect: How a Book Taught me How to Write Romance (And Other Things I Learned From Calculated)
An abnormal book review on some above normal books. READ MORE