I woke up feeling perfectly warm. I sighed, nestling further into my fuzzy blanket. As I inhaled, I could smell the chill in the air—that crisp, clear scent that’s impossible to describe. I sat up and looked out my window. The world was dusted with white. I gasped and reached out to touch the glass. … Continue reading Writeober Day 8: Frozen
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Writeober Day 7: “I did. What about it?”
Olivia awoke to see something staring at her from outside her window. She screamed but kept her eyes on the thing, unable to look away. A pair of yellow eyes watched her, though they were filled with detached boredom rather than interest. Realising that the thing had no intention of doing any harm at present, … Continue reading Writeober Day 7: “I did. What about it?”
Writeober Day 6: Haunted
Everyone always said there was something strange about the tiny house on Sepulcher Lane. First, there was its size. In fact, “tiny” was an understatement. It was so small that no one knew how someone could ever live inside of it. Then there was the perfectly manicured lawn, always kept neatly, never even showing a … Continue reading Writeober Day 6: Haunted
Writeober Day 5: Mirror
It is not me. It is someone else who stares back at me with the same eyes. They move when I move, they speak the same words that come from my mouth. I find myself entranced. It should be a face I know so well, and yet, it is foreign to me. Its appearance is … Continue reading Writeober Day 5: Mirror
Writeober Day 4: Loud
The sound was deafening. It was difficult to believe that something as normal and everyday as water could make such a noise. The complexities of nature, I thought, never end. And then there was the size. I could see out to the rest of the falls and couldn’t fully grasp how small I was in … Continue reading Writeober Day 4: Loud
Writeober Day 3: Dramatic
“I’m allowed to be dramatic, I’m an actor.” The words were uttered with such seriousness that Kate had to chuckle. “I know you are, and I also happen to know that actors eat their vegetables.” Ten-year-old Ben looked at his mother with a frown. “You don’t know any actors.” “But I have talked to some, … Continue reading Writeober Day 3: Dramatic
Writeober Day 2: “The Easy Part”
Reg took a long, dubious look at the holographic projection in front of him. “And?” Sarai prompted him. He scratched the dark stubble on his chin. “You’re expecting us to get past at least one hundred robot guards, avoid tripping the fifty-odd defences, and gain access to the main terminal?” “Not ‘us.’ Ezzie. You know … Continue reading Writeober Day 2: “The Easy Part”
A Battle of Wits and Wills
The final part in a series of short stories that leads up to the complete unveiling of my new project! Shera Nox didn't rush into deductions and action. Instead, she took a moment to survey the situation. Kr’zani stood closest to her, his head bowed in reverence. She watched his posture minutely relax—he was relieved … Continue reading A Battle of Wits and Wills
Project Pea and the Writing Process
I have written many novels in my life. No really, I have! The only thing is that I'm never satisfied enough with how they turn out to actually do anything with them. Therefore, it's a constant struggle for me to decide whether to polish up old writings or work on new ones, as I'm always … Continue reading Project Pea and the Writing Process
How Do I Create Good Characters?
You've heard me talk about how important characters are when you're writing a story, but the next question is how do you create those amazing characters that will sell your story to your readers/viewers/listeners? The first thing you need to know up front is that it's not easy to create good characters. It takes tons … Continue reading How Do I Create Good Characters?
The Story Canvas 