Strong female characters are central figures in literature. Just like women today, they have jobs and pastimes of a wide variety. Fantasy, which descends from Gothic literature,… Read more “Literary Trend Spotting: Female Assassins”
Author: Sara
My Free Ebook Weekend
On principle, I hate the idea of giving away my books for free. Why would anyone want to give away hard work? But, over Memorial Weekend, I… Read more “My Free Ebook Weekend”
ConQuesT 49: A Review
Last weekend, I participated as a panelist in the 49th annual ConQuesT, a science fiction and fantasy convention in Kansas City. It was scorching hot outside, so… Read more “ConQuesT 49: A Review”
Book Review: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
Have you ever wondered what your life would have been like if you had done A instead of B? Or if you had turned left instead of… Read more “Book Review: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson”
Writers of the World: Tracy K. Smith
Kansas City received a real treat last weekend. The Kansas City Public Library brought Tracy K. Smith, the poet laureate of the United States to do a… Read more “Writers of the World: Tracy K. Smith”
ConQuesT 49
Memorial Weekend marks the 49th annual ConQuesT, a science fiction and fantasy convention put on by the KC Science Fiction and Fantasy Society and you’ll find me… Read more “ConQuesT 49”
Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a (Nick)name
Naming a human is perhaps one of the most significant things we do as already living humans, or so I gather. At this point, I don’t have… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a (Nick)name”
Literary Trend Spotting: Tough Women
Society doesn’t hesitate to tell a woman how to act, how to dress, how to look and how to be. You’re either a bitch or a sweetheart… Read more “Literary Trend Spotting: Tough Women”
First Drafts and Self Doubt
Have you ever noticed that many writers are plagued by self-doubt and imposter syndrome? Is it something you’ve ever dealt with? I’ve been back at work on… Read more “First Drafts and Self Doubt”
Literary Pilgrimage: The American Writers Museum
Last weekend was a bit of a whirlwind. I accompanied my boyfriend to Chicago where he attended a conference with thousands of other people who work in… Read more “Literary Pilgrimage: The American Writers Museum”