Writers love inventing words. William Shakespeare, arguably the most famous writer of all time (in English anyway) is said to have invented over 1700. I am no different when it comes to this predilection. That’s one of the reasons I love writing in the imagination genres (fantasy and science fiction.) Because there are so …
Today we’re going to take a look a two dystopian visions for the future. But before getting into the nitty-gritty, let’s take a step back and think about stories in general and what their purpose is. Fiction works somewhat like a funhouse mirror. It gives us a different perspective, but ultimately we are still just looking …
I’m honored to welcome fellow author J.L. Mbewe to the site today. J.L. is not only a talented writer, she’s also a very kind and giving person, constantly encouraging other writers and artists in their journey. I’ve followed her blog for a couple of years now and I can’t tell you how many other authors …
Ever need a kick in the pants? Or just a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter’s day? Sometimes it feels like life is stuck in butter-churn mode—lots of work and going nowhere. If you’re like me every once in a while you need a wake-me-up call or a reminder of what life’s all …
Of all the other planets besides Earth, Mars is probably the one most often featured in science fiction. I’m not sure when this trend began, but A Princess of Mars is probably one of the first and certainly one of the best. Tracking the adventures of the unforgettable John Carter, “gentleman of Virginia” and civil …
“A house without books is like a room without windows.” Horace Mann The more I read and muck about with words, the most amazed I am by the simple act of printed pages, bound in lovely tomes. The profundity of the fact that the weight of worlds sits on my shelves is not lost upon …
How do I love writing? Let me count the ways. But sometimes we have to let our dreams go for a time and see if they come back to us. Find out about that and about some exiting projects I’m working on in collaboration with some other authors this summer!
Such a clever little story. It has a classic, almost fairy-tale feel to it. As short as it is, it took about fifty pages to really settle in, but the middle section was most enjoyable. It follows the trials and adventures of Taran, the Assistant Pig-Keeper. From that last sentence alone you can glean a …
