What Multi-Genre Author Really Means


Of course, I knew that writing all different kinds of romance stories wasn’t recommended for a new author, because it’s much harder to find a readership when the type of story you write is always different. But, I’ve never been the kind of writer who could force myself to write one thing or another.

4 Reasons Why You Should Write Steampunk


Before I get into my reasons for why you should try writing a story set in a steampunk world, I should probably explain what steampunk is. Honestly, there is no set definition for steampunk, but it tends to be a story set in a world reminiscent of the past but with anachronistically advanced technology, attitudes, … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why You Should Write Steampunk

Guest Post: Setbacks and Opportunities


I used to live a twenty-minute drive from a massive, sandy beach. It was never warm there, never suited for lounging and sunbathing. It was always windy, and the north Atlantic water was frigid even on the warmest days. But it was a lovely spot for searching for sand dollars. Sometimes I’d find one within … Continue reading Guest Post: Setbacks and Opportunities

Guest Post: “Write a book! It’s so easy!”


As I scrolled through my social media feeds I couldn't help but see that another human being was thinking about writing a book. Granted, I had never expected this person to be a writer, but who was I to deny them this golden opportunity? Then I saw it. IT. Staring me in the face, laughing … Continue reading Guest Post: “Write a book! It’s so easy!”

Guest Post: Should You Write to the Trends?


Visit today's fantastic guest at her blog, StoryPort! If you ask writers, “Should you write to the trends?” you’ll receive vastly different responses, each delivered with passionate conviction. With such a variety of opinions, which should you listen to? What’s right for your novel? There are a lot of pros and cons to writing to … Continue reading Guest Post: Should You Write to the Trends?

Wendy Higgins on the Challenge of Publication


I’m often asked if I get writer’s block and how I get past it. The first answer is yes. Absolutely, without a question, I get terrible bouts of writer’s block. I’m talking about fortified WALLS that go up in my mind. I have yet to come up with a foolproof way to get past these … Continue reading Wendy Higgins on the Challenge of Publication

Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere


Jack of All Trades, master of none, that’s how it goes. Right? How do we know what our calling is when we have so many? I studied Fine Art in college. I focused on painting. But I never find myself able to commit to any one idea. When I moved to Germany, my new group … Continue reading Guest Post: A Little Bit of Everything Gets You Nowhere

Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses


The word “muse” may often call forth images of Renaissance Italy, tortured poets and gifted painters with women to whom all their works were dedicated. Next to God, love is the second greatest inspiration visible in classic art, and even more so evident in the modern pieces of today. However, where does the inspiration come … Continue reading Guest Post: Maximize Your Writing Muses

Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature


People often ask me why I became a writer, and the answer is actually quite simple: I’ve been in love with stories all my life. And that love began with reading. I became enthralled by stories at a very young age. Ballerina Bess and Dr. Suess were my first loves. I’d listen with rapt attention … Continue reading Guest Post: An Author’s Thoughts on Labels in Literature

3 Affordable Ways to Create a Dynamic Home Library


3 Affordable Ways to Create a Dynamic Home Library By Miriam Bornstein There's nothing quite like reading a page-turning novel, wearing a pair of your coziest socks and sipping tea from your favorite mug on a Sunday afternoon. No matter how large or small your living space is, creating the perfect reading environment is attainable … Continue reading 3 Affordable Ways to Create a Dynamic Home Library