Originally posted on my Ko-fi A wailing alarm jerks me instantly awake from a dream—a very pleasant dream too, I may add. Equal parts fear and excitement rush through me. I mean, the alarm can only mean two things, right? One: something has breached the hull of the ship and I’m about to die. Awesome. … Continue reading Going Home
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An Interrupted Journey
Must use the following: butterfly effect, vulture, cramp, industry, purge, scruple, snorkel, snitch, warning, unlessOriginally posted on my Ko-fi “Don’t think I’m happy about this, Agent Beech.” Steven maintained a stubborn frown, eyebrows drawn as he stared straight at the road ahead. Holly reclined back in her seat and let out a long sigh. “Can … Continue reading An Interrupted Journey
The Writing Process (Part 3)
If you're not caught up on my writing process series, you can start with this post here! As a quick recap, I've been taking you all on a journey through how I write stories. In the first post, I showed you how I come up with details before I write the story. In the second … Continue reading The Writing Process (Part 3)
The Writing Process (Part 2)
Better late than never, right? So, if you haven't read my first post about the writing process, I highly suggest you do that now! I talk about how I set up a story and come up with names, characters, and settings. For this post, I'll be sharing my rough draft so you can then see … Continue reading The Writing Process (Part 2)
Tuesday is just Monday, but a little to the left
Okay yeah, you caught me. I missed two posts I was supposed to make last week, and I didn't even update yesterday either! How could I? Well, all I can say is that I was extremely busy. (Really, it's not an excuse, but as a new indie author, a freelancer with constantly fluctuating work, and … Continue reading Tuesday is just Monday, but a little to the left
Get COLOURS: An otherworldly short story series TODAY!
Everyone wishes for a second chance, and no one more than the traveller who holds one in his grasp. But what happens when that chance fails, time and time again?The total destruction of a planet, a boy leaving home, a teacher coming in contact with alien life, a draconic businesswoman hungry for power...These people and … Continue reading Get COLOURS: An otherworldly short story series TODAY!
The Writing Process (Part 1)
If you read my post from Monday, you know that I'm writing a short story about a bonfire this week. But as I started writing, I started thinking that instead of just posting the finished product, I could walk you through the process of how I write! Why would I do this? Well, it's helpful … Continue reading The Writing Process (Part 1)
Introducing: My Newest Book, Coming Soon!
I promised you there would be an exciting post this week! I’m here to announce that I’m publishing another book! You may recognise it, because I started posting the stories here on my blog until I got a bigger vision for them. So without further ado, say hello to my next book, Colours, a sci-fi … Continue reading Introducing: My Newest Book, Coming Soon!
Alert! New flash fiction story!
Here's a sample of my newest writing exercise! Right from the first paragraph, the narrator sort of took over and I could hear her voice in my head so clearly! A wailing alarm jerks me instantly awake from a dream—a very pleasant dream too, I may add. Equal parts fear and excitement rush through me. … Continue reading Alert! New flash fiction story!
Same Software, Different Case
A comparison of "Father's Day" and "The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith" I am currently forcing my husband to watch The Sarah Jane Adventures--okay, I'm not forcing him, I promise he wanted to! The Sarah Jane Adventures, or SJA, is a spin-off series of Doctor Who that follows former companion Sarah Jane Smith who has … Continue reading Same Software, Different Case