How did you find the transition from short story to novel writing? I wouldn't consider it a transition because I still write short stories. In fact, short stories came after I learned how to write fiction. As they say, writing long is easy ... it's shortening it up...
As many of you know I love prompts and this particular one was set at a recent writing group meeting. The prompt was - Create a character and add something unusual. Alice's World Alice slumped into the chair, huffing and puffing. She didn't want to be here again - a...
This week we will celebrate National Short Story Day on the 21st - the shortest day of the year! So grab a notebook and pen this winter solstice and enjoy some calm within the pre-Christmas chaos and write a short story. There are no hard and fast rules as to the...
What enamoured you to science fiction and fantasy rather than other genres? My parents were both librarians and loved books, and my mother especially loved science fiction and fantasy, so much so that she would read to me from her collection before bedtime. So, I got...
The Award-Winning and critically acclaimed writing duo, Burkey and Breakfield begin a new adventure inspired with hope! Destiny has a gift. Her brother, Valerian, believes in her but still must protect her. Her confidence is unshakeable, and her heart is pure. To...
I'm excited to share I am included in this fantastic romance anthology. With twelve incredible authors creating stories for your pleasure, it is certain to be a hit! With a surprising mix of sub-genres there will be plenty to read for every romance reader. Make sure...
Hello fellow writers and authors, as 2024 approaches, as always I ask what topics or subjects would you would like to see on these weekly posts? I can continue with 2022 themes, but also welcome your suggestions, so please comment below. Bibliophile’s Collective...
As many of us plunge into the frantic creation of stories during National Novel Writing Month, there are those who pre-planned, and whose who did not! Most of you will know I am a panster, and let my characters guide me on their journeys. I don't always 'see' my...
Love The SinnerA thought-provoking examination of sin by theCo-founder of the Nyx Horror Collective,Mo Moshaty According to Dante, a sin is the misdirection of love the human will, or essentially, the direction of our beings. Love the Sinner is an examination of just...