This is a trope I'm sick of in fantasy. It's not that "the chosen one" is bad, but I've seen it so much that it's become cliche. (It's like the spunky red-headed female lead.) To me, making the protagonist "the chosen one" is just a reason to put them into the story. It's a plot … Continue reading “The Chosen One”
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Rough Patches
Remember how I said I wanted to write a book about indie writing with a focus on the mental side of it, too? I've had a rough few months. I've been looking for full-time work, but there doesn't seem to be anything around here. It's all part-time, no benefits, minimum wage, horrible working conditions. I'm … Continue reading Rough Patches
Libraries
Ever been to a library? No? Maybe? Only when you had to? Libraries are great! Any book lover should get a library card. Did you know there's a negative association with people who frequent libraries? Yeah, people assume that they're freeloaders, mooching off the WiFi or taking up space because they can't afford their own. … Continue reading Libraries
