A few weeks ago, while drinking, the wine loosened those deep-down thoughts that I often shove away because I know how stupid they are. I mentioned to a friend (who was also drinking) how I hadn't done anything with my life, how I was a failure, how I think my family thinks I'm a bum … Continue reading When will I consider myself a successful writer?
Querying (Take 5)
I've been gearing up to try my hand at #PitchWars; it's a mentor-mentee program where aspiring writers (me) can apply (with a query, synopsis, and a sample chapter) to be chosen by a published writer. That published writer will then become a mentor. She will read her mentee's MS, query, and synopsis in hopes to … Continue reading Querying (Take 5)
Book Review: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay (4/5)
"In truth, feminism is flawed because it is a movement powered by people and people are inherently flawed." When I go looking for my next read, I have never, EVER picked up a collection of essays. I generally stick to the YA/A Fantasy. But. Roxane Gay is the exception. She writes with an amazing, heartfelt, … Continue reading Book Review: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay (4/5)