We all know that little voice, the one that interrupts us while we're in the middle of a perfectly good scene (thank you very much) and whispers, "This is complete rubbish. What are you doing? You can't finish this, and no one would want to read it even if you did! Who do you think … Continue reading How to Battle Imposter Syndrome
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Journey to the Origin…
A feeling of dread came over Luthias as he stepped into the shadow, then saw the outline of something large and hulking standing resolute in front of him. As the wind blew, the thing seemed to groan in pain. Luthias shivered. Despite the cloak, he felt cold to his core. “Even you feel the evil … Continue reading Journey to the Origin…
Fiction Writers Can Freelance Too!
You're a fiction writer. You love words and you love creating stories, building new worlds, and imagining fantastic characters. You do it just for fun because it's something you enjoy. What if you could make money doing what you love most? I'm not talking about copywriting, submitting your work for awards or magazines, or selling … Continue reading Fiction Writers Can Freelance Too!
The Flower
No. 2/100 100-word short stories for my 100 follower celebration - and remember to follow my journey as I rewrite my YA novel for traditional publication! Cynthia scoured the fields for hours, searching for a simple flower. The area was surely beautiful as it was, covered in nothing but short, soft grass rolling over gentle hills, like … Continue reading The Flower
Reblog: Silly Superstitions (A Short Story) by A Virginia Writer’s Diary
Addie had never put much stock in silly superstitions. They existed all around her, from her mother’s belief that you should enter and leave by the same door, to her father’s insistence that you must always leave one apple in the orchard at the end of a harvest. Even the local preacher, who steadfastly believed […]Silly … Continue reading Reblog: Silly Superstitions (A Short Story) by A Virginia Writer’s Diary
It’s Not About Me
Note: Today's the last day to vote for my 100 followers celebration! I'm also diving headlong into my journey of writing a novel in 3 months, which you can follow on Ko-fi! I'll admit, I'm tired. The last couple of months have been a rollercoaster for me. I've celebrated my first wedding anniversary with my … Continue reading It’s Not About Me
Celebrating 100 Followers! 🎉
Can you believe it?! A little over two years ago, I started this blog with a post about the coolest place I visited on my trip to England in 2019. I wanted to share my passion for all kinds of things: travel, writing, books, fandom, and more! And...I had absolutely no idea what I was … Continue reading Celebrating 100 Followers! 🎉
Time
It's always advancing. I'm always running. I know I'm not fast enough, but it's the last thing I can do. Across the centuries, every mortal has run from this. I can almost see them as whole galaxies zip past my viewport. They plead and beg and trade, all for one thing: more. More life. More … Continue reading Time
Is Your Book Really Ready to Publish?
I'm not a publisher. I'm not a critic. I'm not even a bestselling author. But I still know what a good book looks like. This is a tough subject to talk about. While I don't want to be too critical - I have such an appreciation for anyone who has the guts to write anything … Continue reading Is Your Book Really Ready to Publish?
Reblog: This Is Our Town by Prose and Pose
Hiss of samosas hitting the frying pan. Crackle from chips being wrapped. Vibrating boom from the record stall. This is our ends. The air alive with spices and smoke [...]THIS IS OUR TOWN – 3 MIN SHORT STORY/POEM – PROSE AND POSE This little short story really captured me this week. Not only do I … Continue reading Reblog: This Is Our Town by Prose and Pose
The Story Canvas 