http://ryanlanz.com/2022/06/18/research-for-fiction-writers/ We don't often talk about research as fiction writers, do we? Just because you're writing fiction doesn't mean you can make everything up. As ARHuelsenbeck points out in this article, readers don't appreciate inaccurate information, even in a genre like sci-fi! Even fantasy calls for research sometimes—I've done plenty! But research can also be … Continue reading Reblog: Research for Fiction Writers from A Writer’s Path
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To Own the Rain: A sci-fi flash fiction story
No. 49/100 flash fiction stories It's raining on Praxilius IV. You’ll probably find this a pretty uninteresting statement, but you've never been to Solana—we’re called the System of Six Suns for a reason. From space, every planet looks orange. Everywhere. No blue. No green. Just orange—and maybe a bit of brown to complement. To you, a … Continue reading To Own the Rain: A sci-fi flash fiction story
The Anne of Green Gables Series: Uncovering the Key to Making a Long Series Enjoyable
If you don't love Anne Shirley, you've never read Anne of Green Gables. I only discovered Anne about two years ago when an actress I've been following for a long time made a wonderful audiobook of L. M. Montgomery's classic. Since then, I've been leisurely making my way through the rest of the series. My … Continue reading The Anne of Green Gables Series: Uncovering the Key to Making a Long Series Enjoyable
Beneath the Mask: A sci-fi short story
Breathe in. Breathe out. Erix tried his best to breathe steadily through his mask while a million other thoughts flashed through his mind. Am I walking too much like myself? Is the mask enough to hide my face? What if Ov’oks suddenly developed X-ray vision? Could someone have an X-ray scanner?! His heart beat so … Continue reading Beneath the Mask: A sci-fi short story
Can We Please Have More Soft Sci-fi and Plain Ol’ Fantasy?
I watched Dune for the first time last week (remember how I said I'm late to the party on everything?). Rather than getting me excited for Part 2, it made me think about how hard sci-fi and high fantasy are overrated. Don't get me wrong; I love Lord of the Rings and Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere. … Continue reading Can We Please Have More Soft Sci-fi and Plain Ol’ Fantasy?
Night Drafts: A flash-fiction story
No. 48/100 flash fiction stories; based on the prompt "what your desk thinks about at night" It's cold in here. And too crowded. And too noisy. How do humans make such loud, obnoxious noises while they're asleep? How can anyone down this whole block get any rest with that cacophony going on? Oh well, it’s not … Continue reading Night Drafts: A flash-fiction story
Treasure Planet: The Storytelling Masterpiece We’ve All Been Ignoring for Two Decades
Space pirates. Incredibly designed aliens. Spaceships with sails. Cyborgs. A cute alien blob creature. What isn’t there to love about Treasure Planet? And I didn’t even mention the characters or plot yet! This post was extremely difficult for me to write because I love (read: LOVE!!!) this movie—so it’s hard to not just gush and … Continue reading Treasure Planet: The Storytelling Masterpiece We’ve All Been Ignoring for Two Decades
Sorry: A flash fiction story
No. 47/100 flash fiction stories; written and minimally edited based on a Write the Story prompt I woke with the taste of something sweet and slightly stale in my mouth. Smacking my lips, I lifted my head from my folded arms on a table. A clear, crinkly wrapper and a little white strip of paper were … Continue reading Sorry: A flash fiction story
Lucky Day: A fantasy flash fiction story
I always knew I had bad luck; I mean, I’m a dwarf with magic. What could possibly be worse? I know the answer now: a dwarf with unpredictable fire magic. The Perlidian Forest, once a place of placid, beautiful nature, now housed a raging inferno. The heat dried my face, my eyes, but I couldn't … Continue reading Lucky Day: A fantasy flash fiction story
Improving Classic Stories through Adaptations: The Case of Peter Pan
We're all suckers for classic stories. Fairytales and folktales hold a special place in our hearts, whether it has to do with nostalgia or just plain ol' good storytelling. But have you ever gone back to read a story you loved as a child and thought, "Hmm...this isn't quite as good as I remember"? For … Continue reading Improving Classic Stories through Adaptations: The Case of Peter Pan
The Story Canvas 