The world met me with a smileTold me to dream for the skiesWhile putting chains around my feet I grew up with chains digging into my skinFor years, I didn’t realize they were thereBut when I did, I couldn’t take them off Sometimes, the world comes back aroundAnd lets a random person out of the … Continue reading Free chains
Author: Robin LeeAnn
Unknown Writer (Fantasy/Sci-fi) — Editor (Unsolicited Press + freelance) — Dog Lover — Gamer — Asexual — Different languages are also amazing. よろしく。
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3 questions to build your characters’ voices
One of my favorite panels from DV Con was about voice. The presenters brought up many powerful points. They mentioned questions to ask about your main character (MC). Preferably, you'd ask these questions before you begin writing. But if you're like me, you don't know your characters as well on the first draft, so this … Continue reading 3 questions to build your characters’ voices
What fantasy writers need in their stories
I attended Fantasy Writer’s Week from ProWritingAid, and one of my favorite talks was over an emotion writers should focus on: wonder. Wonder is a sweet mix between surprise and admiration. Bringing wonder into a story allows the reader to get more immersed in an unfamiliar world. It makes them want to know more. Dave … Continue reading What fantasy writers need in their stories
The Outstanding Blogger Award
Thank you Lucy from Elsie LMC for nominating me! If you haven't already checked out her blog, you should. Her website has some wonderful posts about a little bit of everything, including poetry, recipes, reviews, and more. Rules: Provide the link to the creator’s original award post.Answer the questions provided.Create seven unique questions.Nominate ten bloggers. … Continue reading The Outstanding Blogger Award
Virtual AWP Thoughts
Right as covid hit, I went to AWP (a national writing conference) for the first time. Half the panels were gone. Half of the bookfair was gone. I talk about it more in this post. Since covid is still going strong, AWP went virtual this year. I was nervous about it since ACES—which turned virtual … Continue reading Virtual AWP Thoughts
We’re upside down (haiku)
The sun rises downWhile the moon sinks up and smilesAt the trying world Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
How to write an author bio for submissions
Author bios can seem difficult. It's impossible to narrow a person down to a few sentences. But writers also do the impossible all the time. My experience with this is limited to Submittable. Most places ask for a bio between three to five sentences long. Bios are simple and can have a small bit of … Continue reading How to write an author bio for submissions
Book review – The Cruel Prince (Spoiler Free)
“If I cannot be better than them, I will become so much worse.” Title: The Cruel PrinceAuthor: Holly BlackGenre: FantasyPages: 370 pagesPublication date: January 2, 2018 I found out about The Cruel Prince a while back. It was one of those books I put on my Goodreads to-read list, but I never had the opportunity … Continue reading Book review – The Cruel Prince (Spoiler Free)
Blogger Recognition Award
Thank you Chocoviv for nominating me for the Blogger Recognition Award! If you haven't already checked out her blog, you should! She has tons of great book reviews, movie reviews, art inspirations, and more! I love her art inspirations. I also like her book reviews, especially since they're usually ones I haven't read yet. The … Continue reading Blogger Recognition Award
Wolf storm (haiku)
Past the purple moonA wolf cries for redemptionAfter the dry storm Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
