Writers of the Future Semi-Finalist

I feel like I’ve leveled-up in writing! I’m thrilled to share with you that I was a Semi-Finalist for the Writers of the Future contest 2nd Quarter! I’m late in sharing, but this is yet another step higher than my previous silver honorable mention. (See this post and why I think even honorable mentions with WotF are BIG small wins.) This is Read More …

Book Review of The Surviving Sky

A fusing of science fiction and fantasy, and all of the senses. The first book in a long time that I could not put down. If you’re looking for a book with older-than-teenager protagonists, a married couple working through their problems, miscommunication trope, discovering lost history, plant magic, and tackling societal prejudices, this book is for you. I keep telling Read More …

Book Soundtrack – Character Theme Songs

Ever try to watch a movie, such as Lord of the Rings, without the soundtrack? Sounds weird, right? Music is an integral part of the way stories are told in movies. While not [yet] popular with books, they have been done. Check out the Star Wars novel, Shadow of the Empire, for example and the soundtrack here. Our talented friend Read More …

Character Theme Songs

[Repost from jonathanandkristina.com] Ever try to watch a movie, such as Lord of the Rings, without the soundtrack? Sounds weird, right? Music is an integral part of the way stories are told in movies. While not [yet] popular with books, they have been done. Check out the Star Wars novel, Shadow of the Empire, for example and the soundtrack here. Read More …