So, October has been insane. I'm not sure if I've ever been this busy at home and work simultaneously, which is why you haven't heard from me in a while. And will continue to barely hear from me over the next few weeks. While writing is my passion, it can't be prioritized over the other … Continue reading Seems a Little Quiet Lately…
I watch plenty of television and movies. Maybe too much! This new segment, "I Watched," will be an effort to turn my passive hobby into an active way of adding to my blog. It will be less of a formal review process, and more just my thoughts as someone who's grown up sitting too close … Continue reading I Watched the 71st Emmy Awards
The last time I blogged about Orson Scott Card's 4 story types, it was all about Milieu structures. Exploring strange worlds. This week is focused on idea stories! Idea stories are all about characters' quests to answer questions presented at the forefront of the story. Their investigation, or discoveries, fuel the narrative. Usually, the protagonists … Continue reading Story Types – Idea
So, I went from my normal bi-weekly posts about creative writing, food, or whatever, to these slew of updates on several short stories being published. It feels weird to break from routine! Maybe this is my fault? After all, I was the one who thought it was a good idea to query them all at … Continue reading Publishing Update – New Short Stories!
Readers, I'm so excited to announce that my short story, Beyond the Bay, will be included in Issue 12 of SERIAL Magazine. The issue will be made available August 17, 2019! They're an incredible print magazine that I've been following since Issue 1. Their focus is on serialized storytelling with real page-turning tales about fantasy, … Continue reading Pre-Order Issue Twelve of SERIAL Now!
In the food world, few dishes have the versatility that pies do. Yes, crepes are similarly used in multiple meals around the world. Yes, burritos are now commonplace in the morning. But a pie? With its roots stretching as far back as ancient Egypt and Greece? Nothing has been more adaptable. This is for good … Continue reading The Taste Test – The Pie Commission
This week marks the beginning of my blog miniseries on story types! Every other post for the next few months will be focusing on one of Orson Scott Card’s story types that he outlined so well in Reader’s Digest nearly a decade ago. He’s an extremely talented writer who knows how to easily deliver complex … Continue reading Story Types – Milieu
