In school, we learn that fragments are incomplete sentences and wrong. This can carry over into adulthood. I've had a few betas recently tell me to fix a sentence or add words to my story because I had one. However, as an editor, I don't fix fragments all the time. Everything that exists has a purpose, … Continue reading Why fragment sentences are okay
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Fantasy Book Tag
Since my birthday was last weekend, I decided to do a fun book tag of my favorite genres: fantasy. I found this book tag over at Zezee with Books. WHAT IS THE LONGEST FANTASY SERIES THAT YOU HAVE EVER READ? I thought it was going to be Cassandra Clare, but technically those books are split … Continue reading Fantasy Book Tag
Using pop culture as a writing release
At AWP, I went to a panel that spoke about how writers used pop culture in their published work. They'd write as if they were the characters themselves or at least in that fictional universe. Some were fun and silly, but it was also a way for them to develop and understand their feelings towards … Continue reading Using pop culture as a writing release
Glass chains have shattered
Touch the glass wall And shatter it all I don’t mean to But I’m about to explode Can’t keep me here for long Unless you want the storm too Cause the chains are gone And I’m tired of waiting ---------For someone else’s approval Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
The Sunshine Blogger Award
I would like to thank Nen and Jen from Nen & Jen for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! It was such a pleasant surprise to wake up to. If you haven't checked out Nen & Jen, you should. They write awesome book reviews from fantasy to YA to romance books. They also have … Continue reading The Sunshine Blogger Award
Blocks suck
Writer’s block is a curious thing. You’re faced with a Slip ‘N Slidethat you must turn into a swing,and nothing comes out at all. It looks something like this: Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
The Liebster Award
So, not too long after I got my first foul ball from a Texas Rangers game (hit by Mike Trout), my phone buzzed. I glanced down to see that Annlyel James from Annlyel Online nominated me for the Liebster Award! Thank you so much, Annlyel, for this lovely surprise! I'm honored. If you haven't already, check … Continue reading The Liebster Award
The storm
The storm lit up the clouds. The dark blue sky turned into a musky light gray. Lightning strikes reached from the left to the right like tree branches. But then another strike would grow out smaller, barely reaching out, after that big moment. That last strike is me. Copyright © Robin LeeAnn
Happy birthday
Heyyyyyy! Happy birthday! I hope your day is going good so far. Even though this moment is the last Part of the day I’ll consider “your day.” Uh, here’s a gift—just for you! I put in the considerable amount of time. I hope you shop where everyone shops. Here’s a gift card to Target, Walmart…Amazon? … Continue reading Happy birthday
How do we manage the stress?
Managing stress is essential for any job. It's hard to balance work (even if it's more like a hobby) with life in general. It can feel as if it's impossible to get everything done. While listening to Ear Biscuits the other day, I heard a great quote about that: "It's probably the case that feeling like … Continue reading How do we manage the stress?
