"Free" She was trapped behind iron bars, Blinded by their glow; Distracted by the glittering shine, So much she didn't know, That she had built herself a cage, And though it may look pretty, She was a prisoner of the things, She thought would make her free. The cage was large and blocked her view… Continue reading Free

Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com Whenever someone tells me they like to write, I almost immediately ask them if they've participated in NaNoWriMo. If they haven't, I go on to gush about why they should. Well, if my previous NaNoWriMo ramblings haven't convinced you to join the challenge, maybe this one will. I decided… Continue reading Why NaNoWriMo is AWESOME

Write a novel in one month? Isn't that, like, impossible? Well, it's a feat, no doubt about it. It's only going to happen if you're committed. And part of being committed is to have some sort of strategy. Here are my top six tips for a successful NaNoWriMo challenge! (Before we start, I have to… Continue reading Tips for a Successful NaNoWriMo!

Every November, I sit down every day for thirty days and pound out words. If I'm able to participate in the challenge next month, it will be my seventh year doing so. I can still remember the first time I did it after my friend told me about it, signing up with the YWP version… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Memories

Photo by rikka ameboshi on Pexels.com I still remember when my friend first introduced me to NaNoWriMo. Until she did, I was completely unaware of the challenge. It was 2014, and I had been playing around with stories for the past few years, but I was never able to finish one. At that point, I… Continue reading The Story of my First NaNoWriMo

Photo by Negative Space on Pexels.com I often hear writers talk about how many notebooks they go through, and I feel like a fraud because I personally don't find them very effective. I do have a nice spiral-bound notebook with BB8 on the front because why not, and I do plot in there sometimes. It's… Continue reading Writing Notebooks and Journals

  Autumn is here! And so I decided I'd do another of those “Books for each season” post like I did back in the beginning of summer! Here are six books that I read during autumn that always make me think of crisp leaves and chilly winds and cinnammon tea!   1. The Rogue Crew… Continue reading Books for Each Season: Autumn Edition

Photo by freestocks.org on Pexels.com I love that feeling when I'm reading a book and I come across an amazing quote, whether it's a snatch of dialogue or the internal thoughts of a character. I decided I'd make a short list of five very powerful literary quotes that I think about often. 1. “All novels, all… Continue reading My Five Favorite Literary Quotes

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Whenever people ask my if I have book recommendations, there are a few specific ones that I always recommend. I know that people prefer different genres over others just as I am inclined to fantasy, but if you're looking for something to read, here are my top 10 book recommendations of all… Continue reading My Top Ten Book Recommendations of All Time

Creativity is an interesting thing. The stories I write are truly my own stories that I concocted in my imagination. I brought distinct characters to life, created worlds, and found adventure. But I can clearly track different books and authors that have lent me their voices and ideas. I could step into those words for… Continue reading Authors Who Impacted my Writing (And How)