I called to the Myst, and it sent us you. Pomella AnDone is a commoner who has the ability to see into the Myst. When a new High Mystic comes into power and summons Pomella to participate in a competition to become her apprentice, Pomella goes against tradition. But things are not as they seem. … Continue reading ‘Mystic’ by Jason Denzel- Review
A Review of ‘The Aeronaut’s Windlass’ by Jim Butcher
Jim Butcher is known for his Harry Dresden Files and his epic fantasy series, Codex Alera. The Aeronaut's Windlass is not part of either of these series, but the beginning of an entirely new saga that Butcher has been working on for quite some time. Although I have only read one book by Butcher (Storm … Continue reading A Review of ‘The Aeronaut’s Windlass’ by Jim Butcher
Star Wars: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray
On opposite sides of the war, will two star-crossed lovers reunite, or will duty tear them--and the galaxy--apart? Star Wars: Lost Stars is only one of many books that have recently been released as part of the newly-dubbed official Star Wars canon. While Star Wars: Aftermath was the biggest release of them all, I hate to … Continue reading Star Wars: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray
Where Are the Heroes? The Return of Heroic Fantasy
What comes to mind when you think about fantasy? Magic? Wondrous creatures? A unique setting? How about the hero? If you don’t think about the hero when someone mentions fantasy, it’s really not your fault. The fantasy genre has been flooded with stories that are considered to be “dark” and “gritty.” The most popular of … Continue reading Where Are the Heroes? The Return of Heroic Fantasy
What Type of Fantasy is Best for My Story?
I'm on the last half a dozen scenes of my fantasy novel, Heavenly Lights. After writing those, I am going back and making quite a few tweaks which include, but are not limited to new subplots, new characters, are settings. The biggest change I may be making, however, is the type of fantasy that my … Continue reading What Type of Fantasy is Best for My Story?
Shadow of the Mountain Exodus by Cliff Graham
“May it be written that my woman loved me, my children admired me, and my enemy feared me.” Exodus is the first book in Cliff Graham’s new series, Shadow of the Mountain, and tells the story of Caleb. In Exodus, we get a glimpse of Caleb as a young man and as a man that … Continue reading Shadow of the Mountain Exodus by Cliff Graham
Mildred’s Resistance by Katie Cross
Unlimited power can corrupt even the best of friends. Warning: This review contains spoilers for both Miss Mabel’s School for Girls and Antebellum Awakening by Katie Cross. If you haven’t read them, please skip to the section that I have marked as safe from spoilers. After the tragic events of Antebellum Awakening, I was more … Continue reading Mildred’s Resistance by Katie Cross
The Two Saviors- A Wattpad Original
Over the past few months, I have heard of and seen more and more authors use Wattpad to garner a larger audience (like my friends Katie Cross who is writing a fantastic novel called Bon Bons to Yoga Pants and Kelsey Keating who is writing a fairy tale entitled A Stolen Kiss). For those of you who … Continue reading The Two Saviors- A Wattpad Original
4 Ways to Come Up with Great Ideas
Last night, right after I got off of work, I turned on some music and took a hot shower. While in the shower and listening to a song (one that has always been one of my favorites since it came out a decade ago), a small spark of an idea ignited in my storyteller mind. … Continue reading 4 Ways to Come Up with Great Ideas
On Crossing the Finish Line– Well, Almost
In the last two weeks of October 2014, I wrote an extremely expansive outline for my WIP, Heavenly Lights. Now, about eight months later, I have come to the point where I can see the end of the writing of the first draft at the end of the tunnel. There is quite a bit of ways … Continue reading On Crossing the Finish Line– Well, Almost
