As many of you may be aware, author HSJ Williams' fantasy novel, Moonscript, will be releasing on May 7, 2020. Do you know how close that is?!!? I don't know about you, but I want this book IN my hands when it is still hot from the printing press. In anticipation of this book's release, [...]
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The Quiet
Deprivation. A gift. It is what sparks the fire of our inborn resources, uncovers the internal wealth of creativity and curiosity that each of us has within. Perhaps, as families, as towns, and even as an entire country, we have cause to know that much more sharply these days than we ever have before. But [...]
Fantasy Worldbuilding Secrets
In honor of #FantasyMonth, I thought it would be fun and insightful to re-explore some of my absolute favorite books (who wouldn’t?!) and why their “worlds” felt so special or real to me. Why they felt like places that, oftentimes, I’d prefer to the world I actually live in. The Sevenwaters series. Author Juliet Marillier [...]
‘Twas an Evening in Bethlehem – Cover Reveal!
I have the privilege of being part of the cover reveal for Jenelle Schmidt's new children's book, which releases October 1st. It's called 'Twas An Evening in Bethlehem. Beautiful illustrations and a charming, timeless story told by a truly talented author. It would make a perfect Christmas gift for any little ones in your life! _________ [...]
How I Self-Edit My Books
I know many of you are not only readers but writers as well. We all develop our own system for both writing and editing. And as I continue through the slogging process of editing my own latest novel, I thought it would be fun to take a break and give you a peek into how [...]
The Magic of Music
Music has always been magical for me. Whether it’s Kate Rusby’s fairytale-esque folk music, a brokenhearted Chopin Nocturne, the hard bite of Switchfoot sound and lyrics, or simply when I’m geeking out to the Lord of the Rings soundtrack . . . I choose the music, and then, impossibly, the music seems to choose me. [...]
The Power of Imagination
This is a guest post by author Jenelle Leanne Schmidt. When I was asked to write a post about something that inspires my writing, my mind went instantly blank. I struggled with jotting down one idea, then another, but none of it felt right. You see, I’m not entirely certain I can point to a [...]
Catching the Butterfly of Inspiration
This is a guest post by author Brent King. “This is how I want to spend my life: corroborating with the forces of inspiration that I can neither see, nor prove, nor command, nor understand.” - Elizabeth Gilbert Inspiration can be a flitting, fleeting thing. My Vain Effort I have often attempted to follow the [...]
What Inspires My Writing (Pt 2) – and Giveaway!
This is a guest post by author H.S.J. Williams. When I was a little girl, there was a book on the shelf that fascinated me. It portrayed a young native girl sitting on a grassy hill, a wolf lying by her side. Her pensive expression, the wind in her hair...it all evoked my imagination. I [...]
What Inspires My Writing (Pt 1)
Hardship. Hardship is something I’ve known off and on all my life, although the past few years have been especially trying for various reasons. I believe everyone comes to a point during hard times where they have the choice: Be weakened and destroyed by your trials, or be strengthened and learn from them. All the [...]
Ashlee Willis, Author of Fantasy 