Where did 2025 go?! I struggle to believe 2026 looms only two weeks away. While this year had its struggles, it has also served as a promising reset. I am writing more: some in my Heritage Lost series (thank you, dear patient readers) and in writing exercises (super beneficial). This is a marked improvement comparedContinue reading “Writerly Update: We Have Movement”
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Hunting For Inspiration
Sometimes, muses prove invasive. I won’t lie. My word count isn’t where I would like it to be. I’ve still been writing, but I feel more like I’m wading through molasses than managing anything productive. A spring trip to the Florida Keys brought a welcome respite. I honestly haven’t traveled on vacation in years, soContinue reading “Hunting For Inspiration”
Young Love In A Galaxy Undone
As I work on “Legacy,” it’s been fun spending time with Mina. Her perspective differs from Katya’s, though I would say her guardian has rubbed off on her in some ways. Not that she’d like to admit it at the moment. Teens. 🙄 But really, that age difference has made “Legacy” so fresh for meContinue reading “Young Love In A Galaxy Undone”
5 Gift Ideas For Writers
Christmas is just around the corner. If you still need to shop for the writers in your life, I have some gift suggestions for you. These suggestions, of course, also work for birthdays and other special occasions! No. 1: Trashy Thoughts Journal The trashy thoughts journal is homemade by a local to me couple, YetiAndBooCreations. IContinue reading “5 Gift Ideas For Writers”
Short Story: Mule
Today I’m sharing a short story written by fellow writer Jon Brierley that sprung from a writing prompt I posted last week — writing prompt #9. Jon, who lives in the North of England, is voracious reader who mainly writes comic fantasy and parodies. He describes himself as mostly unpublished and very much unpaid, leadingContinue reading “Short Story: Mule”
You’ve Got to Spend Money to Make Money: How Much Does it Cost to Self-Publish?
Often times as we write our stories, we seldom consider what the cost of seeing them to print can be. Currently, one of the books I’m reading (will post a full review very soon) states in its “Publish Thy Self” section that in an ultimate worse-case scenario an self-published author can end up with $20,000Continue reading “You’ve Got to Spend Money to Make Money: How Much Does it Cost to Self-Publish?”
22 tips from Stephen King
Some really great nuggets of advice here; in particular, I’m trying to realize tip 18 at the moment.
Polling Prompted: Choices, Choices
Hey everybody, polling has begun for this week’s prompted challenge on TipsyLit. Vote for me or any of the other writers, just take time to read the entries and support a fellow writer!
Prompted: Should be Banned
This is a very good writing prompt. Often times when I write, I find myself wondering how some of the characters, themes, or topics will be received, particularly by some of my family members. But with a prompt like this, you just go for it; you tackle those topics that will have some complaints becauseContinue reading “Prompted: Should be Banned”
Feeling naughty? Read a banned book
Across the U.S., libraries have been gearing up for Banned Books Week, which was started by the American Library Association. The week promotes intellectual freedom and the right for individuals to express thoughts that might be unorthodox or unpopular — and for readers to be able to read those thoughts. This year’s Banned Book WeekContinue reading “Feeling naughty? Read a banned book”
Blood & Ink 