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Now that Prince Wen has passed on, may the Myrde fly with him, what will Davore do? Will she be unable to move on or will she find love...

A piece I worked on a while back, which I happened upon earlier today. Mono-no-Aware I never understood why Mother was so unfazed by her...

For those of you who are fans of Shannon Mayer, good news is coming your way. Book 7 of The Forty Proof Series, Midlife Magic Hunter, is...

“What monster sleeps in the deep of your story? You need a monster. Without a monster there is no story.” ― Billy Marshall

When writing, we tend to trail on and on. Shortening your sentences can help readers comprehend the point you are trying to convey faster...

The final paragraphs of The Witch's Cursed Daughter, Book 1 of The Myrde Chronicles. Evianna woke with a start. A puddle of tepid sweat...

'Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.' – John Steinbeck

If you're a budding writer overwhelmed by choices, information, and never-ending advice, look at Elle Paterson's blog. With a fun writing...

This is a short story I was playing with a while back after inspiration struck simultaneously from a writing class and a historical...

"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." ― Benjamin Franklin

Whatever you are writing, picking a catchy title that hints at the topic or emotion the reader might expect to find is important. When...

For those interested in the unconventional, the unique, the bizarre, and well-written, try Geoff King's website linked below. His...

Disbelief flooded Evianna's thoughts. Staring blankly at the boy, she nodded gently, unable to think of another option except staying in...

“What monster sleeps in the deep of your story? You need a monster. Without a monster there is no story.” ― Billy Marshall

Recently, I have been overflowing with inspiration - but that's not always the case. Are you struggling to get started with this weeks...

For an assessment, I had to write the opening chapters of a crime novel. Here's the prologue. Are you intrigued? Do you want to know...

As I have shared multiple times, my first novel is available to read for free on Wattpad (The Witch's Cursed Daughter). But why is it...

In 'The Witch's Cursed Daughter,' Evianna is surrounded by male characters, some of whom show clear interest in her. In the second book,...

As a writer, I have a rather eclectic taste in what I enjoy reading and writing. Most of the time, I consider myself falling into the...

“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.”...