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How to be a Writer With a Day Job Part 2: Don’t Let Those New Ideas Run Away With You
One of the most difficult parts of being a writer with a day job that I didn’t realize until I was no longer a full-time writer, is how difficult it is to keep your head on your current Work-In-Progress. (Aside: This month marks one year since I started my grant time, that wonderful four months… Read more
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Creative Writing Photo Prompt
You favorite character’s car has broken down and this is the only garage nearby. Describe what you character sees and how it makes them feel, then write a short scene about what happens. Read more
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What I’m Reading: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Young Adult Book Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo GrishaVerse is one of those series that you can’t stop hearing about. I was able to borrow the original GrishaVerse trilogy from a friend a while back. The books are told by the perspective of Alina Starkov, a teen-aged orphan who, surprise, turns out to… Read more
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What I’m Reading: The Wicked King by Holly Black
You know, I’m pretty sure that in all my life I will never be able to say enough about Holly Black and her fantastic writing. I grew up loving the idea of Fairies (the big, human-ish ones that we now call the Fae, in order distinguish them from the tiny little ones with wings (which… Read more
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Upcoming Young Adult Fantasy Workshop in Regina!
Live in or near Regina? If you do and you’re interested in writing young adult fantasy (or know someone who is), it’s your lucky day. I’ll be hosting a three hour workshop about writing young adult fantasy on April 14th, 2019. We’ll be working on maps, plots, characters and all around magical adventure, and discussing… Read more
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Sale Week!
I’m not sure I’ve ever posted about the boxed-set of the Black Depths Series. This week, you can buy the whole series for $3.99. Spread the word! Read more
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