I’m an extrovert and a writer. I often joke that I am cursed with this combination because, given the choice of going out with friends or staying… Read more “Writing Takes a Village”
Author: Sara
Travel Writing: Preparing for Japan
As I prepare for my upcoming trip to Japan, I thought it’d be fun to stop and take a brief look at literature as it exists there.… Read more “Travel Writing: Preparing for Japan”
When I have time, I want to read…
There’s a lot happening in the book world right now and every day there are more and more books available. I wish I could say that I’ve… Read more “When I have time, I want to read…”
Girls and Crime Fiction
Monday morning on my ride into work, I heard the below story on NPR talking about mystery and crime fiction written by women and the current trend… Read more “Girls and Crime Fiction”
Awakening the Force and Rebellion: Dystopian Themes in Star Wars
Ok. Hopefully the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens has been out long enough that I can write about it without fear of ruining someone’s life… Read more “Awakening the Force and Rebellion: Dystopian Themes in Star Wars”
6 Tips for Writers in the Business World
Every writer has a dream and no writer’s dream is exactly the same as any other writer. Some writers aspire to write novels. Others want to write… Read more “6 Tips for Writers in the Business World”
Musical Inspiration in Writing
Music can have a grand affect on your mood and your emotions and can elicit feelings across the spectrum from sorrow and fear to joy. I often… Read more “Musical Inspiration in Writing”
Remembering our Language Roots
There is an endless array of words in the world to describe even the most miniscule of nuances. You only need a certain number of words in… Read more “Remembering our Language Roots”
Paper vs. Tech: A Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
Technology and writing are always difficult things for me to synthesize. I don’t know why. I’m decent in my expertise with technology. But I hate involving it… Read more “Paper vs. Tech: A Review of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore”
Misquoted
In this internet age, misquotation is an illness that runs rampant. In my head, I knew this. As a former scholar and researcher, I knew this. Never… Read more “Misquoted”