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Reading The Crimson Inkwell Chapter 1
Reading The Crimson Inkwell Chapter 1
Today instead of writing, I’m reading the first chapter of my historical fantasy novel, The Crimson Inkwell. See what type of trouble Luella gets into by picking up your copy of the full nove…
Writing Good Parody
Writing Good Parody
Parody is hard! As a writer, there are several plates you have to keep spinning to make sure that your parody not only delivers laughs but stays memorable. In this video, we’re covering: 1. H…
Should We Be Excited for Midnight Sun?
Should We Be Excited for Midnight Sun?
Midnight Sun on Amazon: Stephanie Meyers recently announced a new addition to the Twilight Saga, Midnight Sun. She joins a host of other authors who have attempted to add to their popular works yea…
Board Games for Book Lovers: Jane Austen
Board Games for Book Lovers: Jane Austen
You may find yourself with ample time on your hands. Even if you love books and not interacting with other human beings, eventually the call for companionship emerges and even us most bookish, intr…
The Hidden Meaning in The Princess Bride
The Hidden Meaning in The Princess Bride
I’ve been a fan of The Princess Bride since I was a child. Something about the daring rescue, the high stakes, and the quasi-magical setting had me hook, line, and sinker. When I first read t…
Should You Read Red Rising by Pierce Brown?
Should You Read Red Rising by Pierce Brown?
Red Rising by Pierce Brown is the start of an intense series where Hunger Games meets Ender’s Game meets Julius Ceaser. With a lot of sci-fi/dystopian stuff already out there, is this book wo…
My Aurora Trip to Evermore Park
My Aurora Trip to Evermore Park
This week, I return to a wonderful place called Evermore Park for its Aurora season. The portal to their town has opened again and welcomed a new, unique set of guests and trouble. Frost lords, Wol…
Is Reading the Wheel of Time Worth It?
Is Reading the Wheel of Time Worth It?
It’ll soon be an Amazon Original series, and you may be asking yourself. Is the Wheel of Time worth reading? After all, it’s a long epic fantasy series, and you won’t be finishing…
The Bare-bones Sketch Writing Challenge
The Bare-bones Sketch Writing Challenge
Don’t overcomplicate your comedy writing. On this episode of Instead of Writing, I’m trying to strip away all of the crutches and force you to have two characters hash it out. All write…
Instead of Writing: Should We Be Excited for the N…
Instead of Writing: Should We Be Excited for the New Hunger Games Prequel?
I’m not sure how I missed it, but Suzanne Collins announced a prequel to her smash hit Hunger Games trilogy. On this episode of Instead of Writing, I’m breaking down all of the must-kno…
Instead of Writing: Celebrating Halloween at Everm…
Instead of Writing: Celebrating Halloween at Evermore Park
Evermore Park is a complete playground for people who love fantasy. It is also set during the reign of Queen Victoria, which makes it doubly fun for me as it plays right into the gaslamp genre I lo…
Instead of Writing: Sabrina the Teenage Witch vs H…
Instead of Writing: Sabrina the Teenage Witch vs Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a worldwide phenomenon. It’s by far the most successful book series in recent memory. However, what if I could make a case that many of those lovely little quirks found in Har…