When To Stop Reading A Book
You've probably heard it's bad form to quit reading a book. Book lovers power through unpleasant scenes, disappointing writing, and stale characters using only the sheer love of reading.
I think that's wrong. Life's too short to read books you don't enjoy.…
Memories From Earth | A Science Fiction Short Story
Her parent’s world was green, cool, wet with rain and more often than not with blood, as well.…
Stop seeking discomfort
Last week, after a long time weighing the pros and cons, I bought a basic walking pad. So many things stopped me — mostly, the numbers in my bank account and the idea of taking up too much space in my apartment. God forbid I take up space.…
Five questions to ask yourself when you don’t know what to write about
Often, writing is an exercise of endurance. What do I even write about? Why are all my stories and poems about the same topics, different versions of the same idea? Every time I notice my writing going in circles, I ask myself these questions: Have you stepped outside…
How To Deal With Heartbreak
I’ve decided to post these short thoughts every day. They’re, well, short and random and totally not SEO-friendly, but blogs are for writing, so I’m going to do just that. How do you deal with heartbreak? The movies would have us believe that love conquers all. Sometimes it…
5 Mindset Shifts to Build a Successful Reading Habit
This post contains affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thanks for your support! Read more. Every new year, you set up your Goodreads goal with grand plans to build a successful reading habit.…
Cool Kid | Flash Fiction
The characters in her book didn't laugh at her. They took her on adventures much more fun than the drudgery of classes and homework and gossip and keeping her head low. She fought villains with D'Artagnan and plotted her revenge with Edmond Dantes. She couldn't ask for better…
5 Vignette Examples That Will Leave You Wanting More
She liked mornings too much for someone living in obscurity. Maybe the sun caressed her skin more tenderly than any lover ever did. Maybe the birds didn't hide knives under their tongues. Maybe the ghosts didn't haunt her in broad daylight.…
Journey into the Unknown: What Is Speculative Fiction?
Explore the evolution of speculative fiction -- from its early roots in science fiction to its current status as a broader category that includes not only literature but also film, television, and video games.…