J.E. Hunter’s Blog

  • Becoming a Full-Time Writer: The Transition

    So far I’ve had two full-time weeks of being a full time writer. I will admit, it hasn’t been the smooth transition I was hoping for, yet I also feel like it is going pretty well. Part of this is because halfway through last week I admitted to myself that transitioning will take time, and… Read more

  • What I’m Reading: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

    Young Adult Book Review: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon Every so often I take a break from Young Adult Fantasy books and read something along contemporary lines. Most of the time I love these books, but for some reason it’s one genre I just can’t read back to back. Maybe because… Read more

  • What I’m Writing Now – The Circlet Cover Reveal

    Now that I’ve got new time to focus, I’m spreading out my days into a few different project. Mostly, I’m focusing on some literary short stories that feature women in non-traditional rolls, but I’m also squeezing some time in for my existing projects. First, The Circlet. The Circlet is the second book of the Artifacts… Read more

  • Time to be a Full-Time Writer

    Well, it’s here! And I’m so excited and nervous at the same time. March 1st marked the day I got to leave my full-time day job—for four months. To try out the life of a full time writer. I’m so thankful both to the Saskatchewan Arts Board and my current place of employment for helping… Read more

  • What I’m Reading: The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

    You might be saying, what? Poetry? Because that’s right, I never read poetry, let alone blog about it. But a few months ago I was feeling like something different so I picked up The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur and I loved it. If you haven’t heard of her, Rupi Kaur is a… Read more

  • February Catch-Up

    I know – I’ve been pretty quiet this month. Mostly, I’m busy getting ready for my time as a full time writer. The office is prepped, I’ve outlined stories and projects and books I may work on, in order of importance, and I’ve even tagged some educational reads. I can’t wait to spend the next… Read more