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
On Lighthearted Stories
I have hit a bit of a dry spell in Heavenly Lights. It's not that I don't want to work on it anymore-- I will definitely finish it within the next year or so, I can guarantee you that--, it's that I need to experience something a little more simple, a little more lighthearted than it. … Continue reading On Lighthearted Stories
Antebellum Awakening by Katie Cross
Never underestimate the power of a volatile witch. Reeling from the death of her mother at the hands of the evil witch and her former teacher Miss Mabel, Bianca Monroe moves to Chatham Castle to live with her father. It is supposed to be a place of safety, but no place is safe for Bianca-- … Continue reading Antebellum Awakening by Katie Cross
The Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan
Field Marshal returns to his country to find that, for the first time in history, the capital city of Adopest lies in the hands of a foreign invader. Inspector Adamat is drawn into an army almost on the brink of a civil war with hopes of finally finding his kidnapped son. Taniel Two-shot is being … Continue reading The Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan
Interview With Devin Berglund
You may remember last month, I had Devin as a guest poster on the website (you can read her post here). A few weeks later, I got the opportunity to send Devin some questions about writing, editing, and Story! She has some awesome answers, so be sure to read it below. 1. What does your … Continue reading Interview With Devin Berglund
On Writing Goals For The Month
I am, as of this very moment, 52,014 words into my novel, Heavenly Lights. It is a good feeling to get this far, because I have never gotten this far into one story. All the other times, I got bored of the story or procrastinated all the whole darn time. Not with this one. I am … Continue reading On Writing Goals For The Month
Interview with Katie Cross
I am more than delighted to have independent author, Katie Cross, join me here on the site and answer some questions about her life as an independent author and about her Network Series. 1. When, and how, did you come up with the plot to Miss Mabel’s School for Girls and the Network Series as … Continue reading Interview with Katie Cross
On Character Names
When writing a novel, choosing names that aren't boring or cliche for your characters can be an extremely difficult task to overcome. This can be even more difficult on those who are writing fantasy. You want to create names that are original and sound somewhat exotic, but you don't want to put apostrophes in all … Continue reading On Character Names