"Read, read, read. Read everything – trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window." – William Faulkner
I have a new job. Rather than the part-time job at the library I had before, which gave me plenty of time to browse new books and contemplate story ides, I now work full-time. I no longer have the same amount of free time as I once did. While I regret not being able to … Continue reading Life Update
When people give writing advice, there is always a bit about sitting down and making yourself write, about setting aside time in your day to write. This is true. Be it ten minutes before the kids get up, ten minutes before you go to bed, or while the laundry is in; you need to give … Continue reading Pace Yourself
Mia has been sold as a bride to the cold-hearted prince. She doesn't want to be a princess; she wants to be a hunter. She wants to hunt down her mother's killer. This story started out on a strong note. Mia is headstrong, science-minded, and not the flighty type. She's stuck in an arranged marriage … Continue reading Book Review: Heart of Thrones by Bree Barton (3/5)
