“Where do you get your ideas?” is a question I often get when I’m discussing the nature of my latest story, usually with a person …
Writing
The Long and Short of It
Inspiration is a strange thing. Sometimes, it comes you to in a word. A phrase. A sentence. Sometimes, you have a dream. Sometimes, it’s a …
Buffy Turns 20: What BtVS and Joss Taught Me About Writing
Twenty years ago today, my then-boyfriend/now-husband Ismael tried to get me to watch the first episode of a new show premiering on= the struggling WB …
My Take: Team Urban or Team Epic?
Hi all, Today is the final day of Entangled Teen’s Team Urban vs. Team Epic Fantasy Promotion, and in honor of the conversations of …
Entangled Teen Presents: Urban vs. Epic Fantasy Week!
In my continuing effort to talk all about YA literature and the fantasy genre as well as introduce you to new authors and books here …
iTunes Shuffle Challenge, Part 2
Back in October, I did one version of the iTunes shuffle challenge, in which I listened to iTunes on shuffle and wrote a short blurb …
“The Peace of Completion and Release” is now available!
Hi all! My flash fiction story, “The Peace of Completion and Release” is available at Twisted Sister Literary here. This one is very creepy and …
Surviving Social Media Series Part 2: Stereotypes and Fact-Checking
Welcome to Part 2 of my Surviving Social Media Series. You can read Part 1 here. Also, before I dive into Part 2, I wanted …
Author Spotlight: Andrea L. Staum
Today, I would like to introduce you to fellow Fantasy author, Andrea L. Staum. Andrea is here to tell us about the “Dragonchild Lore” series, …
Author Spotlight: Christi J. Whitney
Today, I would like to introduce you to a fellow YA Fantasy author, Christi J. Whitney. Christy is in the middle of writing her series, …