Every writer dreams of visiting her story. But what do you do when the hero is more like a villain, the villain is more like a hero, and your side characters come to life with stories of their own? Oh, and you don’t know the world, and the person you have a crush on is … Continue reading Book Review: Regency and Regicide by J. J. Fischer
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Journey to the East: Original Poetry Inspired by Lord of the Rings
I just finished reading The Lord of the Rings again. Man. Each time I read this masterpiece I gain a new layer of appreciation for the story, the writing, the characters, the themes, and the language. (Compare with what I wrote in response to this saga two years ago.) While all those things impacted and … Continue reading Journey to the East: Original Poetry Inspired by Lord of the Rings
Come Play, Mama [Original Poetry]
I am a perfectionist. Which means a lot of things. Some good, some bad. If you're a perfectionist too, you know. If you're not, be thankful--while perfectionism isn't all bad, it nurtures a lot of life-long frustrations. I was dialoguing with a friend about my WIP not long ago, and as I put my struggles … Continue reading Come Play, Mama [Original Poetry]
Writers Are Like Moms
Being a writer is like being a mom with kids who never sleep. No matter the time of day, there are always idea-children running around the house chasing each other or sitting in the hallway for you to trip over. They track mud everywhere. They color on the walls. They yell and laugh and cry … Continue reading Writers Are Like Moms
Melissa J. Troutman 