Blogging Blog
September 30, 2016

I’ve been posting since the middle of February (meaning this is about my 99th blog post! Or 132nd, if you count quotes), and now it’s time for some feedback. Of everything I’ve posted, what’s your favorite and least favorite post (or one that’s just sort of “eh”)? What do you think of all the different…

September 28, 2016

If you want to write great books, you first have to read great books. The books I’ve read from my childhood have contributed to my writing style and reading tastes. Since what you read is a key component of what and how you write, today I’m going to show you the series I began reading. Roughly, they’re…

YA Dystopian
September 26, 2016

  Genre: YA Dystopian You’ll like this if you like: Gentle Heroes, Forbidden Love, and an Inspiring Inner Journey. Cleanliness: The heroine is kissed a few times. One time, two men attack her, but guess who comes to the rescue? Hero type: Protector/Beta Male Favorite profound quote: “What if you could abandon all of the labels…

Writer's Block
September 21, 2016

  Well, guys, I’m stumped. Earlier this week, I was waiting for the inspiration for this post to strike me, but it never really did. I’ve been blogging for months, but have always managed to scrape something together. Sorry for the lack of creativity! I was wondering if any of you had experienced a block…

YA Fantasy Rome Romance
September 19, 2016

Genre: YA Fantasy   You’ll like this if you like: Rome, Supernatural Elements, Plot Twists, and Compassionate Warrior-Type Heroes.   Cleanliness: At one point, Laia has premarital sex. It’s completely skipped over. There’s a lot of supernatural involvement, with one type of creature sometimes referred to as “demons.”   Hero Type: Virtuous Hero   Favorite Profound…

Batman toy
September 16, 2016

Instead of a poll, today I’d like you guys to get creative! Today’s question is: if you could have any super power, what would it be? Why? What would you use it for?   I look forward to seeing your comments below!

World War II Poetry Sunshine Sunflower Sad
September 14, 2016

The setting is World War II. He called her his Sunflower. He was her Sunshine.   Sunflower, Sunflower, Dancing on the Wind Sunflower, Sunflower, Dance with me again? You were my little flower The one I treasured most Even separated by the sea I knew that we were close Amidst blood and gunfire, I had…

Historical biblical fiction novel
September 12, 2016

Genre: Historical Biblical Fiction   You’ll like this if you like: The Story of Esther, Assassins, Royal Life, or Unfulfilled Love.   Cleanliness: This is written by a Christian author, but a good deal of it is written in the harem. There’s mention of a lack of clothes (since women in the harem don’t really wear…