Howdy! The "Writing as explained by" posts are back, and today we're exploring the craft with one of my favorite Disney movies! (Links to the other posts are at the bottom of the page!) Figuring out a plot point/twist - Your MC's reaction to you telling him/her they have to carry the plot - Drooling … Continue reading Writing As Explained by Tangled
Staying Patient In A Fast World
Howdy! I'm back on clinical rotation and I'm learning tons. Not the least of which is patience and how important it is. My clinical setting is a skilled nursing facility where patients have come in from the hospital and aren't ready to go home yet. I was working with a patient the other day who … Continue reading Staying Patient In A Fast World
Shadows of the Hersweald Cover Reveal!
Howdy! I'm excited to help out with a cover reveal for author and blogger friend Hope Ann! This is for her Hansel and Gretel retelling, which I'm excited about because I don't think that's a common one for retellings! It's also #3 in her Legends of Light novella series (which you should totally check out!). … Continue reading Shadows of the Hersweald Cover Reveal!
An Unfortunate Event?
Howdy! So last week in my poll, writing updates scored pretty high. So I've decided to make the last Thursday of the month my writing update day. Aand there are some interesting things going on since last week. Tate Publishing, my publisher for the Aredor series, has closed. *cue some panicked running around* Fortunately I will be … Continue reading An Unfortunate Event?
Want to Write Great Fiction? Stop Using the “Logical” Side of Your Brain
I have the exact same outlook on this subject.
Making A Plan
Howdy! Since I've already started out the year with a stellar blogging record (as in missed my usual post day TWICE), I decided to start writing down some post topics to make myself remember to post. My selective and short term memory issues are quite impressive, guys. 😛 And while making a few plans I … Continue reading Making A Plan
Children of Two Worlds – 30
Chapter 30 “Everybody ready to go down?” Cassie asked as she cleared the last of the breakfast dishes and dumped them in the sink. “What is this about again?” Josh asked. “Dr. Braxton said they’ve made some big jumps in the research recently and he wants to fill us all in,” Cassie replied. “Great, more … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 30
Children of Two Worlds – 29.2
Chapter 29, Part 2 Kyle stared at the four walls of his room – the first he’d had in a long time that he could in and out of freely and with no threat of armed guards on the other side. It had been so long since he’d had a bit of freedom that it … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 29.2
The Reward of Anavrea – Blog Tour & Guest Post!
Howdy! My first post of 2017 gets to be part of a blog tour! Today we're celebrating Rachel Rossano's newest release in the Theodoric Saga. I've invited her over for a guest post as part of the release tour to talk about her personal distractions and how she deals with them (a super helpful topic … Continue reading The Reward of Anavrea – Blog Tour & Guest Post!
Children of Two Worlds – 29.1
Chapter 29, Part 1 “Oh, come on, it’s not going to be that bad!” Mariah nudged Kyle as they left the med center. Kyle shoved his hands into the pockets of his new jeans and frowned. “Easy for you to say,” he mumbled. “Cassie’s not freaking out about you anymore, and she’s pretty much the … Continue reading Children of Two Worlds – 29.1
C.M. Banschbach 