I'm typing up this post in a hurry because I realized NaNoWriMo starts in seven hours (from my time zone), and I haven't said ANYTHING about it on my blog yet! Usually I have some writing tips I compile beforehand, but for some reason, that task escaped me this month, so we're just now getting … Continue reading Here we go again! (nanowrimo time!!!)
Fear
Interview with Pam Ogden!
Today, I am soooooo excited to have the opportunity to interview my friend and fellow author Pam Ogden! Her first book, He Made Me Brave, released on June 14th, and there is SUCH a cool story behind it, that I wanted to share it with all of you. Six years ago, Pam and her family adopted a little boy … Continue reading Interview with Pam Ogden!
Joy to the World
In honor of Christmas, I thought I would write about joy. Joy through trials, that is. I don't usually write on this topic, but it was kind of a spur-of-the-moment thing, and I feel like I should post it. It has very little to do with writing, actually. And honestly, how am I qualified to … Continue reading Joy to the World
Introducing: Inferno’s Melody
Happy December, everyone! I don't know about you, but I always get really excited about Christmas. I love picking out a Christmas tree, and decorating it with my family, and baking Christmas cookies and making a huge mess in the kitchen. It's the best. I like to use December to get a break from whatever … Continue reading Introducing: Inferno’s Melody
#NaNoPrep: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome + Giveaway!!
Hi everyone! Today I have a very special post as part of the Writers Persevere event that authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are running for the next few days to celebrate their newest book, The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Psychological Trauma. This book looks at the difficult experiences embedded in our … Continue reading #NaNoPrep: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome + Giveaway!!
#NaNoPrep: Overcoming Obstacles as a Writer
"What have I gotten myself into?" That's the question I asked myself last year after I signed up for NaNoWriMo. I was kind of like all of my characters at the beginning of the book, you know? They all just kind of got involved in this humongous plot thinking it would be a fun adventure. … Continue reading #NaNoPrep: Overcoming Obstacles as a Writer
Fear (and an exciting book announcement)
I must admit, I was a little scared to post this. Fear is almost always a part of the writing process. What-ifs are a very common form of writing-related fear: "What if I fail?" "What if no one likes it?" "What if I don't meet my deadline?" I've asked myself all of these questions before. I'm … Continue reading Fear (and an exciting book announcement)
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
The Learning Experience
The thing about writing is, you always end up changed somehow. After every story, you take a step back and say, "Wow. I learned something." Because writing is an experience in which you practically live in your mind and pour your heart out onto paper. This process makes you grow as a person and writer; … Continue reading The Learning Experience
For His Glory Alone 