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Openings for clients

Are you looking to have your short story or novel professionally edited? I am opening up limited slots at prices that can’t be beat for both content editing (get input on characters/plot/other story mechanics, plus feedback on any specific questions you might have) and copyediting (grammar and style). I am open to different genres, thoughContinue reading “Openings for clients”

A reflection on character relationships

I believe writers have quirks that appear across the broad body of their works — little nuggets of ourselves that we can’t help but deposit. Whether it is reoccurring themes or just elements of our life experiences, they appear in the black and white of our prose. And as I continue editing my Scifi novel,Continue reading “A reflection on character relationships”

Beta reading continues

“Heritage Lost,” the working title of my SciFi novel, is currently out to three beta readers, and the response has been very favorable so far. It’s always good to hear comments like “This will be a quick sell” or “I found myself wishing these characters were real.” Not only that, but two are stating theyContinue reading “Beta reading continues”

Ein Haiku

So February so happens to National Haiku Month, or so I’ve been gathering on Twitter. Seriously, check out the hashtag #NaHaiWriMo; you will not be disappointed! There are tons of talented poets who are sharing their daily Haikus using that tag, and I’ve been enjoying every single one that I’ve come across. In that spirit,Continue reading “Ein Haiku”

Don’t fence me in

Much like actors, I think writers often worry about being typecasted, so they carefully select a genre and stick with it. I’ve not really had that mindset. I like reading various genres and have aspirations to write in quite a few, particularly several branches of speculative fiction, historical fiction and perhaps even a western orContinue reading “Don’t fence me in”

Final thoughts on Evernote

Previously, I had given a brief overview of Evernote and what it offers at a time when I was just playing around with it, promising to delve more into my experiences after I got serious with the program. That day has come, and I just have to say: I’m in love. Evernote is not justContinue reading “Final thoughts on Evernote”

The Quest for the Holy Something or Other

Today I’m sharing a dear friend’s recently published book — one of which I have had the privilege of being able to witness a small portion of its growth to its current state. Available in both paperback and ebook via Amazon and other booksellers, “The Quest for the Holy Something or Other” is a humorousContinue reading “The Quest for the Holy Something or Other”

So it’s a new year

So it’s 2015 and it’s time to get back on the grid as it were. The end of 2014 was busy with NaNoWriMo and then the holidays, which is why I kind of disappeared. That and I’ve been grappling with depression again for whatever reason: could be the shorter days, diet, too much sedimentary living,Continue reading “So it’s a new year”

Coming Soon

I am in the process of launching a freelance writing and editing business to supplement my income, especially since I’m anticipating some hefty expenses in the near future. In the beginning, I will largely offer press releases in AP Style, in addition to editorial content, which will be open to both Web and print. ThereContinue reading “Coming Soon”

App Review: Google Keep

I was recently forced to get a new phone after my old phone decided it could no longer make or take calls. On the old phone, I used Astrid Tasks, but since it’s now defunct, I couldn’t download it onto my new one. While looking through the preloaded apps on my android phone, I cameContinue reading “App Review: Google Keep”