The Truth of Creativity
A lot of people think they aren’t creative. But what is creativity, anyways?
A Rare Trait to Admire
What is something others do that sparks your admiration? Kindness. I try so hard to be kind to people, but when someone cuts me off while driving or accuses me of something I didn’t do because of a miscommunication, all my best intentions go flying out the window. I’m not usually a loud person and…
Titles Suck
This post started as a rant to my daughter one evening. She thought it was hilarious and has been bugging me ever since to post it. So here it is! I hate coming up with titles. They should all be banned and everyone shall henceforth be required to deduce the subject of a blog post…
Salute to Veterans
As the wife of an active duty soldier, the granddaughter of a WWII veteran, and the niece of two War on Terror veterans, Veteran’s Day isn’t just a day for BBQ and friends to me. It’s a reminder that these things come at a cost–in lives and blood, yes, but also mental health, children’s milestones…
The Allure of the Outcast Hero in Fantasy and Science Fiction
The prevalence of outcast heroes in fantasy and sci-fi reflects deep human experiences of alienation, longing for inclusion, and the desire for underdog triumphs. Characters like Aloy and Katniss resonate because they embody bravery and resilience, mirroring our struggle for acceptance and hope, ultimately reinforcing that everyone matters.
Legends and Lattes Book Review
My review of the cozy fantasy Legends & Lattes is up!
Writing Updates
Updates about what I’m writing, when stories will be released. Also a short teaser for a story I’m working on now!
Hardfought by Greg Bear
Have you read the Nebula winning Hardfought by Greg Bear? What did you think of it?
Have you ever read a book you struggled with, then came to appreciate it later?
Read more about my thoughts on this intriguing story.
Book Review of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Read my review of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros!
The Pharmakon Glyph
Last month, I was fiddling around with the glyphs I had come up with for my books from the Realm War Chronicles, and came up with an idea for a unified trilogy set of covers. I really liked them and so showed them to some family members. They liked them too, but more than one…