Setting Off ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 2

In my last post in this series, which you can read here if you missed it, I talked about how important it is to begin writing your story right. Even if you have a great idea, if you don't know where your story is going, it becomes easy to be discouraged and give up. Now, … Continue reading Setting Off ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 2 →

The Last Atlantean Book Review + Interview with Author

"Watch, ye sons of the sea, your doom is at hand. With soundless storm rises the fate of Atlantis." As a lighthouse keeper’s daughter, Hattie has always been able to handle anything the Atlantic throws at her. But when a stranger washes ashore in a storm, she finds herself unraveling a mystery that will change … Continue reading The Last Atlantean Book Review + Interview with Author →

GENRE ~ What Christian Writers Should Be Aware Of

As Christians, we are called to glorify God in all that we say and do. As Christian writers, this calling extends into the work that we create, whether it's fiction or nonfiction. As someone who hasn't written nonfiction, I will not be discussing that branch of literature—though I'm sure it's obvious how one could … Continue reading GENRE ~ What Christian Writers Should Be Aware Of →

Words We Wrote

I don't usually post poetry on here. And I don't really intend to make it a habit. But these words popped into my head when showering the other night; I was laughing at the memories of my writing buddies and I discussing our characters; people we know who share the character personalities or people we've … Continue reading Words We Wrote →

The Book of Secrets Book Review + Interview With Author

Today, I have the privilege of featuring M.L. Little and her debut novel, The Book of Secrets on my blog! The Book of Secrets released last August, but I wasn't able to get my hands on a copy until I won it in a giveaway along with the beautiful bookmark art of Gabriel. ^_^ … Continue reading The Book of Secrets Book Review + Interview With Author →

Seventh City Book Review & Interview with Author

SEVENTH CITY “Let me tell you a story that happened so long ago that only the hills and rivers can remember the time . . . .” All her life, thirteen-year-old Maki has heard tales of the legendary city of gold, buried deep in the northern frontier. But when her village is burned and her … Continue reading Seventh City Book Review & Interview with Author →

The Journey Book Release and Blog Tour + Interview with Author

Today is October 1st, a very special day. Today, the debut novel of one of my closest writing friends, Verity, is released! And I have the honorable privilege of featuring her on my blog as well as interviewing her! May I present, The Journey. In a style reminiscent of the classics, Verity delivers a Tolkienesque tale … Continue reading The Journey Book Release and Blog Tour + Interview with Author →

Oath of the Outcast Blog Tour

Hey everyone! Today I have the privilege of featuring C.M. Banschbach and her newly released book, Oath of the Outcast on my blog. My preordered and signed copy just arrived a few days ago! A lost brother. An unwilling outlaw. A rising enemy. An unusual alliance. Years ago, Rhys MacDuffy was brutally cut off from his … Continue reading Oath of the Outcast Blog Tour →

Writing Tropes Part 7: Evil King

At long last, we come to the end. It's been an interesting journey, that's for certain. I've learned a lot--and I hope you all have too. But without further ado, let's tackle the last writing trope I'm going to talk about: the Evil King. Before we begin, let's make this a bit of a broader … Continue reading Writing Tropes Part 7: Evil King →

Writing Tropes Part 6: Secret Princess

Here we come to the second to last installment in this writing mini-series! Today, let's talk about another of the minor writing tropes: Secret Princess. The Secret Princess is either one of the main characters or is one of the secondary characters in the story that interacts with the main character at one point during the … Continue reading Writing Tropes Part 6: Secret Princess →