In the realm of Fantasy, it seems that the words mage, wizard and witch are thrown around without a lot of reference to the actual meaning of… Read more “Fantasy World Building: Defining Magical Characters”
Author: Sara
Dystopia Memes
The concept of the Dystopian world is, as everything, subject to interpretation. From Lois Lowrey to Ernest Cline, it is clear we have a wide-ranging interpretation of… Read more “Dystopia Memes”
The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes
When you look back upon the literature that was published in previous decades or centuries, it is possible to comprehend what the big issues of the time… Read more “The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes”
Overland Park Farmers’ Market—A Writer’s Photo Blog
I’ve always wanted try to capture the feelings I experience while wandering the farmers’ markets of Kansas City. I get caught up in all the colors, sounds… Read more “Overland Park Farmers’ Market—A Writer’s Photo Blog”
The Plague of Possessions in Literature
Throughout the past few years, our attention has been drawn to Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic stories. We have been enamored with vampires and obsessed with werewolves. We have… Read more “The Plague of Possessions in Literature”
Reflections on the Star-Spangled Banner
The National Anthem. It’s a song we learn the words to as elementary students and it is one of the few that we sing (or at least… Read more “Reflections on the Star-Spangled Banner”
The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories
Please note: There may be plot spoilers in this post. Read on at your own discretion. In a previous post, I expressed my enthusiasm for villain origin stories.… Read more “The Villain’s Truth: Origin Stories”
The Year of “Why Not?”
This year was not necessarily significant in the grand scheme of life. But It was the last year of my twenties and in ceremonious (perhaps even a… Read more “The Year of “Why Not?””
My Alaskan Escapade (with a little bit of Canada thrown in)
Typically my blog is about writing and literature. But today, I’m going to step away from those to give you a taste of my recent trip to Alaska and Vancouver. I went on a trip with a couple of family members to celebrate my big milestone birthday which occurred this past week. Alaska was amazing and even this dedicated writer was at a loss for words and just had to revel in the beauty of the landscape. It was so gorgeous in fact that even as a VERY green photographer, I was able to capture some great pictures. Hope you enjoy!

















