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SO OVER vampires and werewolves in literature…
How about a shake-up in the paranormal/fantasy romance genre? I recently discovered a new fantasy series with romantic undertones in it and I am currently devouring everything by the author. Has anyone heard of L.J. McDonald and her Sylph Series?
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Published writer, a vocation in my near future?
Due to my interest, which I often write about on Live journal, I was approached by Senpai Magazine, a new CT independent anime magazine that is geared towards those that have been fans for years. The magazine covers a wide variety of interest besides anime/manga, including; video games, cosplay, and Japanese culture.
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The Glory of the written word
Is it sad and pathetic that our creativity is overflowing our brains when we are overwhelmed with intense negative emotions. I mean there seems to be something working for all of those 'tortured artists.' I find that when I am drowning in stress and consumed by emotions that I just have to write. Sometimes its poems, other times stories, or just ( Read more... ) -
Feed your brain
Feed Your Brain
I was having a conversation about the movie adaptation of The Help by Kathryn Stockett and someone said, “You like actually read? Why?” I was totally flabbergasted and was unable to respond due to shock. Soon enough, I recovered and launched an intellectual beat down on this guy about the satisfaction you get from reading.
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Tomatoe or Tomatoe
Everyone is talking about the books, " The Hunger Games" by S. Collins and from what I hear of it it sounds like Battle Royal? Thoughts? Any truth to that? Is it worth really reading if it is or is not true? -
What to do when the well runs dry, overcoming writer's block
Someone asked me for help on over coming writer’s block. What a big topic but I think I helped them. And then I decided to post about such a common problem with writers. When I define writer’s I also include those poor students forced to write 10-25 page papers about topics that may or may not be of use to them in the future.
There are many ( Read more... )
