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, [...]
Category: Authors
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! _________ [...]
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 [...]
When Winter Won’t Go Away
I'm not sure what you're experiencing in your part of the world, but here in Missouri, winter keeps coming back. Fortunately, I love winter and snow. Unfortunately, snow makes it harder to get out and DO things. But more hibernating days means more writing days! And I've been taking full advantage of those. My new [...]
My First Year of NaNoWriMo
After brainstorming, planning, and outlining my next novel for the two or three months previous to November, I felt this year would be as good a time as any to finally participate in National Novel Writing Month. Though I didn't reach 50,000 words, I did reach my own personal goal of 25,000. I loved the [...]
Authors: Truth vs Myth
Maybe you hope to be an author. Maybe you have a friend who is one. Either way, there are plenty of misconceptions about what happens when a writer becomes published. The minutes I became a published author, these assumptions started popping out of my friends’ and acquaintances mouths until I just had to put aside [...]
The Vintage Jane Austen Tour
Oh my. First off we have retellings, which I love. Second, we have Jane Austen, whom I adore. How could I say no to being involved in this blog tour?! Take a look at the beautiful covers and intriguing premises of the Vintage Jane Austen books below. I can't wait to read them myself! What [...]
Ashlee Willis, Author of Fantasy 