Hello Friends I am posting the beta shred below a bit early, since I will be on the road tomorrow to take care of some out of state business. Have a beautiful rest of your week! I will leave you with this lovely: "Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places when other... Continue Reading →
“Villainous Minds: Psychological Thrillers”by Joan Wiley
Book Review Reviewed by: Shrabastee Chakraborty Villainous Minds is an anthology of five extremely harrowing tales penned by Joan Wiley. If you believe that nothing horrific can faze you, spend a day with the characters in this book. How does a peaceful camping trip turn into a bloodbath? How will you banish a parasitic demon... Continue Reading →
Writing: Character “It” Factor (Part 1)
Appearance vs. Persona (OR) "How to Write Interesting Blue Aliens" Hello Friends, As an author of poetry books, with my sci-fi/fantasy novels currently in draft, you may wonder why I would presume to give anyone writing advice if I have yet to publish a novel of my own. Here’s why: Writing is a process of... Continue Reading →
Writer vs. Author Debate
Recently, I came across a debate on social media about when a writer could officially call themselves an author. A battle of wills and opinions ensued. You probably have your own idea about qualifications. Here's the ruling: According to the dictionary, a writer is 'one who expresses ideas in writing' or 'one engaged in literary... Continue Reading →