Writing
Happy Book Birthday Half Breeds!
Today, my first stand alone story, a novelette called Half Breeds is released to the wild. The ebook is for sale and ready to download on Amazon and on Nine Star Press’ website. Of all the short stories that I’ve written, Half Breeds is one of my favorites. Sometimes I struggle portraying emotion and sexual tension without…
Read MoreISWSP October Question: #ownvoices?
October 4 question – Have you ever slipped any of your personal information into your characters, either by accident or on purpose? My answer: Yes, but sometimes it is more intentional than others While none of my characters are directly based off of my self, many of them share my non-binary gender identity. They struggle with…
Read MoreCelebrate Every Victory, No Matter How Small
In an industry full of rejection, it is important for writers to celebrate every victory, large or small. Today, I’m celebrating because my novelette, Half Breeds, is available for pre-order. It may not really be a “book” or full-length novel, it may not even be available in print, but it is a standalone piece. It’s…
Read MoreGuest Post: Six Local Writing Centers and Events By Artemis Savory
My friend and critique partner, Artemis Savory, compiled a list of writing centers and events in the New England area and asked me to share it on this blog. If you are local and interested in writing, these events are definitely worth checking out! Six Local Writing Centers and Events By Artemis Savory (Writing…
Read MoreBailing Boats and Books
No matter how much rain gets in it, and no matter how broken it is, I never let it sink.
Read MoreProblems with Word Count Quotas
While writing my first two books, I didn’t pay too much attention to my word count until after I finished the first draft. My first draft of Song of the Forest came close to 200,000 words and my first draft of Power Surge was around 130,000. When I revised, I went through a cycle of…
Read MoreFlash Fiction:The Purrrfect Crime
Generally, when I write cat stories for Cracked Flash Fiction Competition, they don’t win. Sometimes, I write cat stories anyways. The Purrrfect Crime By Sara Codair “I taught you to pick locks and this is how you use that skill?” Grandma gaped at me, gourd-shaped eyes enlarged by her glasses. I shrugged. “Our family has…
Read MoreMicro Fiction: What Comes Out of the Ground
Here is another bit of micro fiction inspired by Cracked Flash’s weekly prompt. This one was a runner up. What Comes Out of the Ground By Sara Codair “My flesh is clothed with worms and a crust of dirt,” I said, shuddering on the doorstep. The open door loomed over me, black and peeling, like…
Read MoreBook Review: The Dying Game
The Dying Game by Asa Åvdic My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars This one is going to be hard to review without spoilers, but I’ll do the best I can. I received an ARC of The Dying Game through the First to Read program. I initially chose it because I thought it might eventually be…
Read MoreRoom for Discovery in Planned Novels
When I was taking a creative writing workshop in college, my professor (Andre Dubus III) told me he never planned novels. He encouraged us to avoid outlines, claiming they would make our writing feel forced. He said if we outlined, our characters wouldn’t feel real, and they wouldn’t come to life on the page. Shortly…
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