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...
July has been a wet month so far here in Alberta. Walking my little rescue pup, has left us often soaked, but when we do manage to escape a thunder storm and finally catch a break in the clouds, we enjoy the sunshine to the fullest. Sammie is an enjoyable addition to...
The genre is characterized by a number of formal, topical, and thematic features. The term coming-of-age novel is sometimes used interchangeably with Bildungsroman, but its use is usually wider and less technical. It's meaning encompasses "education", and "roman",...
As writers we all know the struggle of editing and revision once the first draft is completed. I am continuing to 'polish' my western romance, Willow Tree Tears. Today's excerpt centers around my protagonist, Madison. She is thrilled about seeing the delicious Italian...
Dour - definition: sullen, gloomy, severe : stern One of the more enjoyable parts of creating a story is the creation of the characters that populate it. Apart from the main protagonist and antagonist, there is a wealth of supporting 'actors', who bring the story...
Nadir - definition: 1) the lowest point; 2) the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and directly under the observer. I could relate star gazing experiences or the fantastic moments I have witnessed the aurora borealis here in Alberta but...
There seems to be a continuation of great descriptive words on my desk diary lately, I hope you are keeping notes. As you can see from the definition of quagmire the second explanation is a difficult situation to escape from and it is where my idea for this post came...
Please welcome Joss Landry, author of Mirror Deep. I linked today's post with the word - Tremulous - Definition: 1) marked by trembling or tremors : quivering 2) timorous, timid. Words used in romantic stories upon occasion. Interview Questions Joss Landry Mirror...
My writing life has not been a long one by any means but I have experienced the dreaded block. The first time was in the middle of my first NaNo and I was gripped with panic. The story, up until that point, had been flowing really well and I was feeling confident....