Rock of Resilience by Lynda Faye Schmidt
Scars fortify After reading my soon to be released novel, The Holding, advanced reader Alison DeLory commented, “While Cate’s journey holds surprises, what we ultimately see is how her scars
Rules of Falling by Leslie Tall Manning Book Review and Author Interview
Coming from a family that suffers from low blood pressure, I’m no stranger to feeling dizzy, blacking out, or fainting. Every member of my family has fainted, and I’ve even
10 Philosophical Story Elements in the Batman Mythos
There are so many fictional characters that fans love to study, dissect, and discuss. Comic book characters are particularly susceptible to this due to their longevity and the fandom that
How To Write Literary Philosophy by Anthony David Vernon
Do you wish to drink up the sea or shadow the steps of Plato? Do you think philosophy is best portrayed literarily rather than syllogistically? To be able to write
A Mermaid’s Tale of Pearls by Jennifer Elizabeth Book Review and Author Interview
A really fun aspect about writing is that anything can be a character. From mythological creatures to inanimate objects, we can give personalities, backstories, and life to anything that we
FAT: The Other F Word by Dan Radlauer Book Review and Author Interview
Whether we want to or not, we all fit a “type.” We have a look or a shape or a demeanor that throws us into a particular category. No one
Why I Avoid Reading Long Books
On Christmas Eve, I started reading Little Women. It felt like an appropriate choice because the story opens with a Christmas scene. I’ve read Little Women before, or so I
Jig Gets Lost by Julia Kneeland Book Review and Author Interview
I was always a cautious kid who stayed put and always kept a grownup in my sight. But one time, I wandered off in a department store under my grandfather’s
Power On by H.L. Burke Book Review and Author Interview
One of my favorite story tropes is the villain turned hero. It’s so satisfying to watch a character slowly change their mind into someone who wants to do the right
Breaking News by Frank Morelli Book Review and Author Interview
When I was a little kid, I wanted to work for The Daily Planet. What a letdown it was to find out that The Daily Planet was not a real
The Teacher is Taught: The Experiences Behind the Writing of Home Boys By: Dr. Seth C. Kadish
In my new memoir, Home Boys, I look back on my early career days, counseling Probation youth. Luckily, I kept copious notes at that time and was able to recreate
Sparrow by Brian Kindall Book Review and Author Interview
When we make decisions in our lives, our main concern is how those decisions will affect our futures. What we don’t realize is the effect those decisions will have even
How to Write Enemies to Lovers By Becca Mionis
Why do people love to read about enemies to lovers so much? I think the answer is simple: We as humans love a good redemption arc. We love to know
How Writing Makes You Feel
I’m sure that every writer has been asked the same thing by a non-writer: “Why would you want to spend the rest of your life doing homework?” Writing is as
The Relationship Between Words and Music By: Anushree Nande
By: Anushree Nande Stories and sounds are part of my earliest memories after growing up in a house and an extended family full of both. Nobody knew then that I’d