Hello, friends, and welcome to the Monthly Theme! You probably noticed that my blog looks different. I was bored, so I redesigned it. I think that now it echoes my personality more. I know I haven't done a Monthly Theme in quite a few months, so really it shouldn't be called "monthly." But I came … Continue reading The Last Hurrah
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The Reason I Write
I know, I know, I've already written about this a billion times, but I'm writing this really late at night (early in the morning?) and I was for some reason awake pondering my life, when I realized I should dedicate an entire post to this subject. Plus, I don't have anything else to write about … Continue reading The Reason I Write
The Role of Humor in Books
Fred and George. Mrs. Bennett. Pippin and Merry. The Thenardiers. Jar Jar Binks. The Dowager Countess. Everyone loves them. Who are they? They're the comic relief characters, of course. Oftentimes they come in pairs - this is known as the comic relief duo. Humor plays an important part in all stories, whether the story itself … Continue reading The Role of Humor in Books
Evil: Villains and How They’re Presented
Hi guys! Whose life is super busy right now? Mine is. That's why I haven't been able to post anything for... yikes, a long time. ANYWAY, I finally have this month's Monthly Theme planned out. This month's them is Evil, and I'll tell you why. Next month is Easter. So, next month I'm going to … Continue reading Evil: Villains and How They’re Presented
What Is Love? – Part 3
Today, as you probably know, is Valentine's Day. And today, I am posting the final part in my blog series about love and romance. (If all this sounds new to you, you can read Part 1 and/or Part 2.) Today I'm talking about what it means to love one another. I have even MORE Scripture passages to go … Continue reading What Is Love? – Part 3
What is Love? – Part 2
Welcome back to my first-ever blog series, entitled "What is Love?" Last time I explored the theme of romance in books and looked at how romance is different from true love. (If you missed Part 1, you can read it here.) Today, I'm going to be looking at what exactly true love is. There is … Continue reading What is Love? – Part 2
What Is Love? – Part 1
Today, I am happy to announce something exciting for this blog. I'm going to (hopefully) start having a Monthly Theme. One of my best friends actually suggested it to me. (Thanks, Alison!) Every month, I'll choose a theme that is commonly found and explored in books and write one or two posts on it... or … Continue reading What Is Love? – Part 1
Write Your Heart Out
I consider writing as a form of therapy. It's calming, it's a way to temporarily escape from the real world, and it makes my heart come alive. Writing is my passion; therefore, I come alive inside whenever I'm doing it. Sometimes I'll write the "old-fashioned" way: with a pen and a notebook. The rhythm and … Continue reading Write Your Heart Out
Words, Magic, and Divine Power
My footsteps are muffled crunching sounds as I walk down the now silent and abandoned street. My breath puffs out in a cloud of smoke and disappears among the hundreds of thickly-falling snowflakes, illuminated perfectly by the harsh yellow glow of a streetlamp. I shove my hands deeper into my coat pockets, the fuzzy lining … Continue reading Words, Magic, and Divine Power
An Analysis of a Story
Today I'm going to talk about what makes a good story. No, I'm not going to discuss the roles of the protagonist/antagonist; I'm not going to talk about a good plot, setting the stakes, introducing conflict, or what makes a compelling character arc; I'm not going to talk about how to create a truly magical … Continue reading An Analysis of a Story
For His Glory Alone 