Work in Progress Joy is a hashtag used during “A month-long celebration of our works in progress.” In the months WIPjoy happens, a prompt or question is given for each day. Writers answer each day’s “challenge” on whatever social media … Continued
I think most of us agree that paper lanterns are pretty amazing to watch. I was originally planning to write a different nano fiction piece. It still had to do with fire, but it was a different character and story. Until recently … Continued
What in the world is Nano Fiction? Well, Flash Fiction is usually defined as stories under 1,000 words. When the cap is set even lower more terms come into play. Opinion’s vary, but Micro Fiction is commonly defined as stories … Continued
Skin of My Selkie I was seven the first night I saw seals come up from the waves and shed their skins, taking human form. They danced on the shore, draped in cloaks of their fur, these sons and … Continued
Damsels in Distress and Strong Warriors: Stereotyped Female Characters Two stereotypes rule female characters in fiction. The Damsel in Distress and the Strong Warrior. The Damsel in Distress was used as a common heroine. She was in numerous fairy tales. Then our culture shifted, … Continued
The Lady, or the Tiger? Choosing Between Love and Jealousy. The Lady, or the Tiger? is a classic short story written by Frank R. Stockton, originally published in 1882. Stockton is known for this piece of work, and it is … Continued
Realm Makers 2015 — Taking the Leap In 2014 I was too scared to attend Realm Makers. I watched from home as people posted photos and talked about how amazing it was. A voice in my thoughts kept repeating… I … Continued
The Unicorn VS The Qilin Descriptions of the unicorn and the qilin have become more and more alike as the years pass. They began as two separate, though slightly similar, legends. The unicorn came to life in Western beliefs while the qilin was … Continued
Character Talk: Adisa He destroyed nature. He broke the world. Running from a curse, he is doomed to die for love. From the time Jasper made himself known in the pages of Never To Live, I knew his … Continued
Within The Pages: Saeris Tribe While writing To Ashes We Run I began to realize just how intricate the history and culture of this land and the tribes are. So, while I finish up To Ashes We Run, I thought I … Continued