I’ve been in this whole trying-to-be-a-published-author game for ten years now, five years seriously. That makes me sounds old. I was eleven when I started! Okay? Moving on … When I was eleven I dreamed I’d be the youngest author published ever. Yeah that didn’t happen because of the many things I’ve encountered in my …
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It’s Wonderful Word Wednesday again this week’s word is a good descriptor. ^ ^ crinose adjective 1.) hairy. Example Sentence: Bryce stroked the crinose stem of the daisy with the tip of his finger. This looks a lot like the daisy Bryce finds in the book. ^ ^ Have you seen or used this word …
I’m not really a coffee person. I prefer tea, and I know a lot of fellow writers love tea, too. But have you ever wanted to break out of the Early Grey or English Breakfast norm and try something new? Well, let me help you find some cool new teas! If you need a little …
It’s Soundtrack Sunday again! I’ve just started playing the first Assassin’s Creed yesterday and it’s really fun. The parkour is good research for my character Bryce. 😉 Besides the gameplay, the soundtrack is fantastic. The music fits the middle eastern theme since the game is set near Jerusalem during the Third Crusade. This piece is …
Me: Hello! This week’s blog post is a character interview with one of my main character’s from my science-fiction series Subsapien. Thanks to everyone who took the time to contribute questions! They’re awesome. *smiles, turns to Matt* Hey, Matt. Matt: *sitting in the chair next to mine, smiles* Hi, Tori. Me: I’ve got a bunch …
It’s Wonderful Word Wednesdays again, and I have a really fun word. ^ ^ equanimity noun 1.) mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain; calmness; equilibrium. Example Sentence: “Your equanimity was quite impressive during that exchange,” Brian said. Brian having to keep equanimity during his own stressful situation with another writerr’s …
I’m not really a coffee person. I prefer tea, and I know a lot of fellow writers love tea, too. But have you ever wanted to break out of the Early Grey or English Breakfast norm and try something new? Well, let me help you find some cool new teas! If you need a little …
It’s Soundtrack Sunday again and I found this gorgeous piece. It’s a favorite of a member of a writers group I’m a part of. Being a pianist myself I also adore this piano piece. It has some epic strings and some techno in some areas. The track is peaceful, inspirational and a bit nostalgic. It’s …
I’m doing a character interview with Matt next Saturday! I know I’ve done one with him before, but I want to get questions for him from you guys since you all ask such fantastic ones. They really help grow my characters. And since Matt’s brother Bryce has been in the spotlight so much with Beautiful …
It’s Wonderful Word Wednesday again and he’s another great word for description! lambent adjective 1.) running or moving lightly over a surface: lambent tongues of flame. 2.) dealing lightly and gracefully with a subject; brilliantly playful: lambent wit. 3.) softly bright or radiant: a lambent light. Example Sentence: Warm, lambent light emanated off of Elasa …
