writing
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The Aftermath of Decluttering a Bookcase
I’m a storyteller who sees value in every tale, but that doesn’t mean that I need to hoard every book. Doing so creates physical clutter that reduces the value of the titles. Continue reading
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Decluttering a Bookcase
It has been a busy summer. I cleared out all of my bookshelves this week in order to donate things I was no longer interested in or those which I had read and did not like. The process taught me much about myself: in seeing the books I chose to keep, I learned what I… Continue reading
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Starting Something New
It’s difficult to overcome the fear of starting something new, but most of the time, taking that step is a rewarding experience. Like some creatures that live inside of shells, as long as we are alive and living, we will outgrow our portable homes. Continue reading
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Guest Post: The Journey to Finding My Voice by Author Kate Seger
Visit her website! Ah, the captivating world of writing—a dimension where I’ve always felt both entranced and, for a long time, somewhat astray. As a young, aspiring author, I admired a pantheon of literary greats, trying to find my footing by echoing their voices. Each narrative I spun felt like an act of mimicry, a… Continue reading
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3 Things I Love in a Protagonist
We all look for different things when reading a book. Some people appreciate an elaborate world, like that in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings; others find such details distracting. Some enjoy it when an author ‘breaks the rules’ with their plotline. Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a book people… Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
Mariella Hunt & the Tearoom 