In thinking about my education path and how I came to Gothic literature, I’ve decided that I am an accidental expert. And as I’ve talked to other… Read more “The Accidental Expert”
Tag: Writing
First Draft Victory Lap
Well, after many months of work and 98,601 words later, I have a first draft of Withered World! I’m about two months late, but better late than… Read more “First Draft Victory Lap”
World Building with Pinterest
There’s so much going on in the world right now that has made it difficult to focus on writing. Instead of finishing my first draft of Withered… Read more “World Building with Pinterest”
Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit
Sorry, this post has nothing to do with Halloween or candy. Instead, I have some great tidbits for your writer’s tool belt. We have this great thing… Read more “Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit”
Technology in Modern Storywriting
When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”
A Writer’s Workout
As someone who aspires to be dedicated to the craft of writing, I find that it is all too easy to get off track. Something interrupts my… Read more “A Writer’s Workout”
In and Out of Time
Due to my literature studies background, I love looking back and analyzing trends in the field. Some of you might recall my Monster Culture Series that I… Read more “In and Out of Time”
5 Tips for (Microcosm) World-Building
While I am rushing to complete the first draft of my second work, Withered World, I am also carving out time to allow the little nuggets for… Read more “5 Tips for (Microcosm) World-Building”
Gothic Literature At Large – September 2016
Summer is unofficially over now that Labor Day has past, which makes me a very sad human. But I do love fall. The weather. The food. And,… Read more “Gothic Literature At Large – September 2016”
A Dream Come True
After publishing my first novel, you would think that the firsts would have been all filled for now. But, luckily, not so! Writing, as most of you… Read more “A Dream Come True”
Writer vs the World 