Tina never worries about being 'ordinary'--she doesn't have to, since she's known practically forever that she's not just Tina Mains, average teenager and beloved daughter. She's also the keeper of an interplanetary rescue beacon, and one day soon, it's going to activate, and then her dreams of saving all the worlds and adventuring among the stars will finally be possible. Tina's legacy, after all, is intergalactic--she is the hidden clone of a famed alien hero, left on Earth disguised as a human to give the universe another chance to defeat a terrible evil.
Read moreWhy I'm Not Writing This Week 4/9
If you’re not familiar with this series, just know that the only thing writers love more than writing is avoiding writing. And I am definitely no exception. Today, I’ll list five things that distracted me from my writing this week.
Read more5 Worldbuilding Resources For Fantasy Writers
A believable and well-developed world is important for any story, but for Fantasy and Science Fiction writers, their world can make or break their story. But, for new authors, it can be hard to know exactly how to build their setting. Here are 5 resources that I hope will help you with this process:
Read moreWriter Spotlight: Maree Kimberley
Maree (Ree) Kimberley is a writer from Brisbane, Australia. She loves reading, travel, searching for books in second hand stores and everything French.
Read moreA Review of Dirt Circus League
Asa’s running from a troubled past. To a remote outback town, a disappointing father and a fresh start that’s already souring. But then the notorious Dirt Circus League arrives. A troupe of outcast teens performing spectacular fight sequences and challenging any who dares to take part. They’re ruthless. Menacing. Thrilling. And led by the magnetic Quarter. He’s dark, powerful and intensely attractive—and he faces a threat only Asa can see.
Read moreWriter Spotlight: Siri Pettersen
Siri Pettersen (1971), lovingly labeled ‘Norway’s Fantasy Queen’ by the press, was born under the northern lights, with a severely overactive imagination. It survived countless attempts at numbing from the regular world, rendering her an expert escapist in a wide range of media, such as web, illustration, text and comics.
Read moreA Review of Odin's Child
Fifteen winters old, Hirka learns that she is an Odin's child – a tailless rot from another world. Despised. Dreaded. And hunted. She no longer knows who she is, and someone wants to kill her to keep it a secret. But there are worse things than humans, and Hirka is not the only creature to have broken through the gates…
Read moreOpen Call For Debut Authors & Guest Posts
I am always open to thoughtful and unique guest posts and guest authors for my blog. There is no cost for you to be featured, and I’d love for you to reach out.
Read more5 Websites Every Querying Writer Should Know
So you've written your book, you’ve revised and edited until you’re crossed-eyed, and your gut is telling you that you’re ready to send your book out into the world! If you’re looking to publish your book traditionally, you’ll need to first query agents and find representation.
Read moreWhy I'm Not Writing This Week 3/12
If you’re not familiar with this series, just know that the only thing writers love more than writing is avoiding writing. And I am definitely no exception. Today, I’ll list five things that distracted me from my writing this week.
Read more5 Ways Reading Can Improve Your Writing - Guest Post By BookDeal
If you want to be an aspiring writer, you need to learn about the advantages of extensive reading. Strong reading habits allow us to write exciting blog posts, interesting stories, and so on. Active readers know that the attributes such as syntax control, correct word choice, and creative writing strategies can be obtained through reading. While doing so, you will also incorporate the new skills into your writing ability.
Read moreWriter Spotlight: Allison Saft
Allison Saft was born in a Philadelphia blizzard and has been chasing the sun ever since. After receiving her MA in English Literature from Tulane University, she moved from the Gulf Coast to the West Coast, where she spends her time hiking the redwoods and practicing aerial silks. Down Comes the Night is her debut novel.
Read moreA Review of Down Comes The Night
Wren Southerland’s reckless use of magic has cost her everything: she's been dismissed from the Queen’s Guard and separated from her best friend—the girl she loves. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself. The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. Worse, Wren’s patient isn’t a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom’s sworn enemy. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths.
Read moreWriter Spotlight: Shawna-Lee I. Perrin
Shawna-Lee graduated with a BA in English in the mid-90s and earned her MFA in Fiction Writing a couple of decades later. She plays some bass, loves music like it’s her job, and is a lifelong New Englander. Radio Waves is her first novel.
Read moreAn Interview With Shawna-Lee I. Perrin
Meet author Shawna-Lee, and learn about how music influenced her debut novel, Radio Waves!
Read moreWriter Spotlight: Morgan Christie
Morgan Christie's work has appeared or is forthcoming in Room, Aethlon, The Hawai'i Review, Obra/Artifact, Blackberry, Little Patuxent Review, Alternating Currents, as well as other publications.
Read moreAn Interview With Morgan Christie
I’m excited to welcome back Morgan Christie, who is talking about her debut fiction collection, These Bodies.
Read moreWriter Spotlight: Kayla King
Kayla King is the author of These Are the Women We Write About, a micro-collection of poetry published by The Poetry Annals. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Pages Penned in Pandemic: A Collective.
Read moreThe Art Of Collecting - Guest Post By Kayla King
For as long as I can remember, I have thought of myself as a collector. This became most true while working on Pages Penned in Pandemic: A Collective during the end of 2020 and into this new year. And while my best friend and co-editor, Justin Maher, couldn’t wait to begin assembling the work within this book, I must admit the task felt daunting.
Read moreBook Spotlight: Enchantee Duology By Gita Trelease
It’s Caraval in the world of Marie Antoinette! The lush Enchantée historical fantasy duology follows an impoverished girl magician who uses dark magic to provide for her beloved sister as her own political awakening forces her to choose sides in the French Revolution.
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