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
5 Websites for the Creative and Entrepreneur
During the past year, I have come across multiple websites that are dedicated to creativity and entrepreneurship. Ranging from making a living from doing what you love to do to routines for getting up in the morning, I have found them to be extremely useful. Here are just a few of the websites that have … Continue reading 5 Websites for the Creative and Entrepreneur
Mildred’s Resistance by Katie Cross- Cover Reveal
If you haven't heard about The Network Series by Katie Cross yet, I regret to inform you that you have been missing out on something wonderful. There are only two books out so far, which are Miss Mabel's School for Girls and Antebellum Awakening. I have had the pleasure of becoming friends with Katie over the past eight months, … Continue reading Mildred’s Resistance by Katie Cross- Cover Reveal
Finders Keepers by Stephen King
"Wake up, genius." So begins a terrifying tale about an obsessive reader and the extraordinary lengths he will go to get his hands on what he wants. A sequel to Stephen King's 2014 thriller, Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers is another book that follows the adventures of the retired detective Bill Hodges and his two companions, Jerome Robinson and … Continue reading Finders Keepers by Stephen King
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King- Cover Reveal
It's taken a few weeks of teasing on the author's and publisher's parts, but the cover for Stephen King's November release, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, has been revealed in its entirety. Take a look! It's a pretty awesome cover, don't you think? Stephen's publisher never fails to create gripping and tasteful covers. This cover is … Continue reading The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King- Cover Reveal
The Choosing by Rachelle Dekker
Not to be chosen would be a cruel fate of my own making. According to the Authority, the worth of someone is determined whether or not she is chosen by a man to be his bride. When Carrington Hale is not chosen, she must live the rest of her life as a Lint-- unchosen and … Continue reading The Choosing by Rachelle Dekker
On Writing in Different Genres
Stephen King: Horror. Brandon Sanderson: Fantasy. Michael Connelly: Mystery. It is quite easy for readers to box an author into one genre. Is it fair to do so? No, I don’t think it is. In fact, I think it is disrespectful of readers to say that an author should only write in one genre because … Continue reading On Writing in Different Genres
On Ideas
I remember the time the idea for Heavenly Lights came to me. That was in February of last year, just a month after I left my home in Michigan and moved to Texas for my film internship. Authors are always asked where they get their ideas for their stories, and, a lot of times, the answer is … Continue reading On Ideas
Thoughts on Discworld- A Review of “The Color of Magic” by Terry Pratchett
In March of 2015 the British satirical and fantasy author and creator of the Discworld series of novels, Sir Terry Pratchett, passed away. Very many were deeply saddened by Mr. Pratchett's passing and talked about the impact that his works have had on them. I only have a vague memory of hearing about Discworld and never … Continue reading Thoughts on Discworld- A Review of “The Color of Magic” by Terry Pratchett
Evan W.S. Morgan 