It's here - FRIDAY - the day we all wish for all week long. Our mood gradually becomes lighter as the weekdays past and the countdown begins to the freedom of Saturday and Sunday. Obviously, some people have other days off during the week but their feelings are...
As writers we utilize our imaginations to make the unimaginable into reality in our narratives. There are no barriers, no limits to what we can create. Distant worlds, alternative realities and curious creatures are brought to life for our readers. Our imaginations...
To immerse our readers in our stories, we need to create details that will transport them into the scene. There is a fine balance between enough detail and too much but enabling our reader to visualize where our characters are 'living' is a vital element for our...
Insurrection - definition: an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government In my novel, Life in Slake Patch, the ruling government is a matriarchy borne of necessity after a Grand War. Generations...
Feign – definition 1) to give a false appearance of: induce as a false impression 2) to assert as if true: pretend The obvious link to writers is, of course the creation of our imaginary worlds, characters and plots. We excel in creating ‘falseness’ to weave our...
This has been a very busy week one way or another so forgive me if I have been absent for a while. My day job had me supporting and instructing new management, my daughter required homework help and my usual weekly commitments had to be fit in. I did however manage to...