I’m eventually going to get back on my normal schedule. I promise. On my epic quest to start writing MG science fiction, I have taken what I perceive to be the first step. And that is: simply reading a bunch of MG to see how it’s done. I have acquired many of my books fromContinue reading “My Adventures in MG: Reading”
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My Adventures in MG: Prologue
I know this blog post is late late late! (A “late” for every week it’s late.) I have been so incredibly busy with school and life I have not had a minute to sit down and write anything at all. Not homework (which I am way behind on), not my own writing, and definitely notContinue reading “My Adventures in MG: Prologue”
About Themes and Messages
Before I get started on the main topic of this blog post, I want to make a quick announcement. As of today, I will be reducing the frequency of my blog posts from twice a month (every other Sunday) to once a month (the first Sunday of the month). This is so I can keepContinue reading “About Themes and Messages”
5 Steps of Novel Writing pt.3 : REVISING
Welcome back! Sorry for the delay. I’ve had a lot going on and didn’t have time to sit down and give this blog post the attention it deserved. I might have bitten off more than I could chew by committing to two blog posts a month and am considering reducing it to one here inContinue reading “5 Steps of Novel Writing pt.3 : REVISING”
Series Review: Slaves of Zisaida
The Lost Signal by J.S. Fernandez Morales is the first book in the Slaves of Zisaida series. It is a character-driven sci-fi story told from the POV of several different characters in two separate timelines. The Okinawa Six timeline follows a military-and-politics-based plot but focuses primarily on the characters as individuals and their personal lives.Continue reading “Series Review: Slaves of Zisaida”
My NaNo Experience
I attempted my first NaNoWriMo this year. For those who don’t know, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is an annual event where participants attempt to write 50k words in a month. There’s no real prize but bragging rights. Still, the community involvement plus deadline pressure can be a great way to get a lot ofContinue reading “My NaNo Experience”
Blog Break: Finals + TERNARY art
I wasn’t planning on doing this, but I have three final projects all due on Tuesday, and I absolutely do not have time to write a blog post. At least, I don’t have time to write one that would be worth reading. Unfortunately, I have to take this blog post off as well. I willContinue reading “Blog Break: Finals + TERNARY art”
Blog Break: NaNoWriMo
I will be taking this and the next blog post off to work on my NaNoWriMo project: Protect the Innocent. Posts will resume on December 13th. See you then! Runner Pholidota’Dom, trained as a Paladin of the Order since childhood, must break her sacred oath and assassinate the imperial heir for the money to saveContinue reading “Blog Break: NaNoWriMo”
Character Profile: Gareth
Try as he might to drown out the past, it always finds a way to seep through. Full Name: Gareth Fuentes, or “Gary” as Elora likes to call him. Age: 28 Birth date: August 25 Height: 6’2″ Weight: Light for his height. Gary is tall and lean. Personality: Gary is authoritarian, cold, and closed off. As head of his department, heContinue reading “Character Profile: Gareth”
5 Steps of Novel Writing pt.2 : DRAFTING
So, you’re done outlining and ready to move on to the next step. Well, welcome to the meat and potatoes of novel writing: drafting. This is where you’ll put your ideas to paper and create what will eventually become your completed manuscript. But first, you must tackle the dreaded first draft. Here are some tips.Continue reading “5 Steps of Novel Writing pt.2 : DRAFTING”
