Mass Effect Legendary Edition came out just a few weeks ago and I've spent a few days playing through one of my favorite video game series. It was one of the games that helped convince me to write a whole thesis on video game journalism. It was why I created a news segment project in … Continue reading In Defense of Fanfiction
I am so behind on my reading list but that doesn't stop me from making lists about more books I want to read. 2021 has had a ton of books being released and the second half is sure not to disappoint. We'll see how many I'll actually read in a timely matter. Anyone have a … Continue reading Books I’m Looking Forward to Second Half of 2021
As a writer, we spend days, weeks, maybe months trying to plot out our ideas so they can be shaped into stories and novels. Each time we start a new plot we're faced with the dreaded concept of tropes. We spend so much time bashing tropes and worrying if our stories fit those terrible, no … Continue reading Tropes Aren’t Your Enemy
I'm not good at sitting still. I'm always starting something new. I have a thousand ideas. So having to have surgery was hard for me. I made plans to not only read 5 books in May, but write the outline to two workbook concepts, an outline for a novel, and clean when I could. I … Continue reading Personal Post: Surgery Forces New Focuses
Once again, May is Short Story Month. And once again I try to challenge myself to write shorter works of fiction. It's the lucky 13th year of celebration for short story month just like every other year, when I challenge myself to write a short story...I tend to fall short (pun definitely intended) The only … Continue reading Challenge Yourself with Short Stories
I'm interrupting your regularly scheduled book and writing posts with a life update. One, as you're reading this, I'll probably be in surgery or recovering from surgery. So please send me your best vibes for recovery. Two, I've been with my boyfriend for three whole years. It feels crazy. We went from long distance in … Continue reading Personal Post: Sorry to Interrupt, But It’s Been Three Years!
I had other ideas for today's post, but I came across WithCindy's video on Youtube about the Asian Readathon she's created. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and I believe it's so important to broaden our reading and support the BIPOC and Asian communities. Photo by Mental Health America (MHA) on Pexels.com … Continue reading #AsianReadathon
If you've spent any time on the internet as a writer, you've probably run into the concept of an AU prompt. An AU prompt is an "alternative universe" idea of a current work of fiction (and sometimes nonfiction). It has been seen a lot in the fanfiction world (which I'll defend at a later time). … Continue reading AU Writing Prompts
From the author to the reader, there are thousands of different opinions on what the best type of book is out there. Some love the standalone quick read. Some love the idea of trilogies and series. There's no right answer to which is better as a whole, but there is an answer to which is … Continue reading Trilogies Vs. Standalone Vs. Series
I've never been more excited for 6 pm because it's no longer dark as night. You can hear birds chirping. I haven't worn a coat in three weeks. Of course, I've worn sweatshirts, but no coats! And no snow. Rain is on the horizon and I'm so excited. I dislike winter (mostly because we tend … Continue reading Spring Break Prompts
