It all started back in 2015 when I was researching a book and found it so hard to get intimate perspectives for other countries. I decided to search out and interview people from around the world to make a massive database for writers who really want to nail cultures from other countries or even inspire …
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Nothing really special happened this month. It was kinda dull, but it involved a lot of prep for next month which I’m excited about!
At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy’s instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through the Gaea’s forces, …
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So Your Character is … series is where I interview lovely volunteers from around the world to give you a firsthand account of being a citizen of their respective country or having a disability. I’m hoping to encourage international diversity, break stereotypes, and give writers a crash course on how to write a character from …
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Whether you’re religious or not gods and God are in fiction and life. People swear by saying “Jesus Christ” or “Oh my God,” days of the week are named after Thor, Odin, and Frigga, and even the symbol for medicine is taken from the Greek god Asclepius. Thus when creating story worlds, we include gods …
I have an aunt from Ecuador, but she doesn’t talk much about her country, but I’m so glad Estela could come on the blog and share more about her country! So Your Character is … series is where I interview lovely volunteers from around the world to give you a firsthand account of being a …
Which door would you go through to save the world? David, Xander, and Toria King never know what new adventures–and dangers–await them beyond the mysterious portals hidden on the top floor of their new house. They have battled gladiators and the German army, dodged soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, and barely escaped …
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Before reading this post I honestly had little knowledge of Saudi Arabia other than their oil supply and that it is a Muslim country. I’m glad Afnan could come to visit the blog to add more insight! So Your Character is … series is where I interview lovely volunteers from around the world to give …
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This month was kinda weird. It threw me a curveball I was not expecting but I also made some fun plans for the year that I intend on making happen despite all the junk going on.
The most I know about Iraq is what my uncle told me as a veteran of Desert Storm. I remember hearing about the fighting when I was a kid and my uncle being gone for months at a time to fight overseas. He brought me back some currency and a crucifix, but I was …
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