The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Fish Fan-Fic
She stood before the throne room doors, twice her height and adorned with golden dragons. To most, they were a symbol of the power of the emperor. To her, it…
“The Truth About Writing” by Abrams Noterie
First, a quote from the publisher: "There’s no better writing than what writers write about writing. Each author’s perspective, each honest quip, and each unique truth offers insight into the…
Fiction Friday: Potential Character Backstories For a TTRPG Game
Playing table-top role-playing games (TTRPGs) are a favorite pastime of mine. I love the collaborative storytelling, the camaraderie, and all the memories that can come from a single session or…
A Collection of 13 Haiku
I've struggled a lot creatively since the start of the pandemic. It's been harder to focus and almost impossible to finish projects. This is precisely why my website has hosted…
Creativity Double Feature: Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk and Creative Quest
Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk This book identifies common blocks and stopping points for creatives, from jealousy to negative self-talk, and then offers solutions. The book also provides…
The Writing Life by Annie Dillard
Dillard provides insight into, "The Writing Life," or hers, anyway. This book is filled to the brim with stories, metaphors, and anecdotes about writing, some of which involve the author…
“Writing Down The Bones,” by Natalie Goldberg
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg is both writing instruction and zen principles with a sprinkling of personal narrative thrown in. Moreover, the "commemorative," version on Audible that I…
Creativity Double Feature: “Letters to a Young Writer,” and, “Turn Your Pain Into Art”
"Letters To A Young Writer," by Colum McCann Part practical, part philosophical, this book aims to provide guidance to anyone who considers themselves to be a "young writer." Pros: There…
Girl’s Night (Short Story)
She liked to keep her apartment cold; it kept her from getting too comfortable. Though sweaters littered the floor, she had neither the intention nor the energy to put them…
Spaghetti (Short Story)
This year, I'm going to tell them. The plane landed with little more than a bump and a skid. My stomach was still in my throat, though. I've always hated…