Reality is a scary place. I recently finished listening to “Ready Player One,” a dystopian YA novel about a virtual reality game. The book was overflowing with references to other …
Category: Lifestyle
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward
My parents found someone renting their vacation home in the woods and off the beaten path. It was a tiny, fun place with various activities, such as darts, board games, …
Why Most Books Go Unnoticed
There are a lot of books out there. Half a billion ebooks are available on Kindle, with more published every day. Everyone can write, and many do. However, it would …
When to Take a Break From Writing (And When It Becomes a Distraction)
I have a problem with attention. It’s not my ADD, not because I’m bored with what I’m doing. It’s because I lack discipline. I’m supposed to be writing a book …
Writing The Perfect Story
NaNoWriMo is upon us! The time has come! My fellow authors, clear your schedule. Use all of your vacation days. The time to begin your manuscript is now! National Novel …
Connecting With Other Writers
Yesterday, I met with a friend from church who is also a science fiction and fantasy author. We discussed our ideas, our progress with specific projects, and how we might …
Every Writer Needs a Journal
Writing stories is a fun and artistic way to express emotions, explore feelings, and find interesting ideas. It’s a great way to tell others about experiences you’ve been through and …
Giving Writing Advice is Weird
So, if you’ve read much of my blog or have seen my Instagram page, you’ll know that I give writing advice from time to time, but I feel weird doing …
Immersing Yourself in Your Book Through Music
When I work on my stories or read through my drafts, I often do so with earbuds in. Either that or I go back to the piano in our house …
Starting Your Day Right
Yesterday, I had quite a few thoughts to share with you, explaining how I felt I wasn’t making any progress and I was frustrated with myself for it. Today, however, …