Although, as readers, we tend to read what we like, there is some indication that the blending of genres is allowing us to explore other kinds of story. In 2026, this is indicated by the following staples and growing topics and themes. TRENDING GENRES Young Adult (YA)...
The 23rd January is National Handwriting Day. There is a significant decline in handwriting as we utilize technology with multiple devices to 'do' our writing for us from simple texts to digital note taking for study lectures, to writing systems on our laptops. I...
The word fervor's definition is 1. great warmth, passion, or earnestness of feeling or 2. intense heat. According to the Romance Writers of America, "Two basic elements comprise every romance novel: a central love story and an emotionally-satisfying and optimistic...
While most of us have experienced the dreaded layovers at airports, there are some ways to make the time more pleasant, especially as writers. We can utilize the time to write a new chapter or scene for our current project, or plot out a whole new story idea. I did...
At last month's writers meeting we were given the title - I, Nausea of Yellow Sun. We had to create a story inspired by this title. I am sharing mine. Let me know what you think. As I stand before my fellow Yellow Sun inhabitants after so many years, I note the...
As writers and authors we know we need capture our readers attention. After a potential reader has picked up our book, possibly due to the cover artwork and reading the blurb, the first line or two can clinch the deal. So the most worked on, pondered and despaired...
After a request concerning my research into barrel racing, I can cover some here concerning my protagonist, Madison's life. As previously mentioned I am grateful to Kendra Edey, a champion barrel racer, for her kind assistance in understanding the technicalities of a...
As many of us know 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, whcih actually begins on 17th February. This allows us time in January to delve into what we want to accomplish this year, whether personally, or professionally. The Fire Horse characterises enthusiasm,...
As many of you know I log the books I read every year during the Goodreads Reading Challenge. It allows me to see what genres I have read during the year, as well as remind myself of the stories that resonated with me. There is a fine balance between the reader in me...