"I choose to go home." Title: Soul of the Deep Author: Natasha Bowen Genre: YA fantasy Pages: 304 pages Publication date: September 27, 2022 Last year, I read Skin of the Sea and enjoyed it, so when I saw book two, Soul of the Deep, at a bookstore, I had to get it. Soul of the … Continue reading Book review – Soul of the Deep (Spoiler Free)
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I’m here because
I'm here because I'm herebecause I'm herebecause there's a rhythm to it My hands already know the beatMy feet already know the pathMy body moves before my mind I'm here because I'm herebecause I'm herebecause my body says so But I'm not sure why I walk this pathI don't recognize the road signs anymore,but my … Continue reading I’m here because
Book review – Scythe (Spoiler Free)
"My greatest wish for humanity is not for peace or comfort or joy. It is that we all still die a little inside every time we witness the death of another. For only the pain of empathy will keep us human. There’s no version of God that can help us if we ever lose that." … Continue reading Book review – Scythe (Spoiler Free)
ARC Review — More Poetic Meanderings
Title: More Poetic Meanderings Author: K. Morris Genre: Poetry Pages: 115 pages Publication date: March 28, 2023 Thank you, K. Morris, for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for a fair review! More Poetic Meanderings follows his recent themes of exploring death and mortality. It felt like this book was about someone … Continue reading ARC Review — More Poetic Meanderings
A querying update—
As promised, here’s an update on my querying progress: A lot of agents are closed to queries. Queries—if you don’t know—take a long time. Even if you have everything prepared. When I send a query letter, I usually have to go through about four to five different agent profiles because many are closed. Then I … Continue reading A querying update—
Waiting or stalling
Waiting or stallingI break through a wallJust to put it back up I am an oceanBut as calm as a streamOr as windy as a river I take a step forwardBut my other foot stays stillAnd I’m not sure why Is it myself pulling me downOr is the world dragging me backOr is the universe … Continue reading Waiting or stalling
Book review – Lore Olympus (Spoiler Free)
"But I don't want to be a dream. I want to be real." Title: Lore Olympus: Volume One Author: Rachel Smythe Genre: Fantasy, Graphic novel Pages: 384 pages Publication date: November 2, 2021 Lore Olympus came to me in an unusual way: their fandom had taken over my Pinterest. It actually started because of a game … Continue reading Book review – Lore Olympus (Spoiler Free)
Author Interview — L.E. Harper
Recently, I posted a review on Kill Your Darlings, and now I get the chance to interview the brilliant L.E. Harper. I hope you enjoy. What/who has influenced you the most as a writer? I discovered series like The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings, Tamora Pierce's works, and many others when I … Continue reading Author Interview — L.E. Harper
Top 5 red flags for literary agencies
There are many literary agencies out there for writers, but there are also many harmful literary agencies out there for writers. I've noticed a few recently, so I thought to go over the top five red flags for an agency. They charge fees Submitting to a literary agency should cost you nothing. Even after you … Continue reading Top 5 red flags for literary agencies
The media
Can I buy your attention?If so, how much would it cost? You see, I’ve seen positivityglanced over But we’re all staring at the next big fireto burn down the world Controlling how you feelisn’t hardControlling your motivationsis easier How much do they pay for your attention?Or do you freely give in? When I bought your attentionI … Continue reading The media
Robin LeeAnn 