I once saw a video by Anthony Marra, author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, where among other things he talked about his revision process and how he typed his story over and over. That moment was special for me. Angels didn't sing or anything, but it was the first time I had ever run across … Continue reading Revision Tip: Write it Twice. Or Three Times. Or Ten.
Ashborne
Writing Projects Update
Today's post is a short one. I really just wanted to take the time to recap where I am on my writing projects. Flameborne -- The sequel to Ashborne. I gotta tell you, I'm loving this book. New plot twists. New challenges. Poor Joelle. The revision process is about halfway completed. It's taken longer than … Continue reading Writing Projects Update
What my search for quotable lines taught me
My inner critic hates me. I know you're all saying she's supposed to be critical, but I think you underestimate her. She really hates me. Or maybe you know the feeling. Maybe your inner critic is just as vicious. To combat the critical voice from hell that lives inside me, I try to tell myself … Continue reading What my search for quotable lines taught me
The Imp’s Idea
18th Day of Harvest Season The imp has made a mess of things. It began innocently enough. The smaller children have a difficult time bringing in the harvest. The root vegetables pose little difficulty, and that is where the youngest worked for days. If any turnips and carrots remained, they would still be there, but … Continue reading The Imp’s Idea
If I were trapped inside a book
Last week, a Facebook meme popped up asking what TV show you want to be trapped in. I don't watch much television. I've never even heard of half of the shows people listed. Obviously, that was one post I didn't share. (Although, if someone threatened to toss me into the pit of doom unless I picked … Continue reading If I were trapped inside a book
The Priest’s Death
15th Day of Harvest Season Only a fool wishes to hold life and death in his hands. I have learned long ago both are too heavy for human hands. Heart heavy with the burden of what's been lost, and what remains to be done, I report that Brother Trinn passed through the Seven Arches not … Continue reading The Priest’s Death
Gone
13th Day of Harvest Season Niles is missing. Ellison and Barly rose before the others. They saw his untouched bed and after further inspection, noticed his bag was missing. They assured me he’s disappeared before and he’s always returned. Where the boy goes is a mystery. When he returns, he never speaks about his time … Continue reading Gone
The Tinker
12th Day of Harvest Season “He threatened us.” Niles grabbed another piece of wood and bent it, testing its strength. The youth has been busy. At least three other bows, in various states of design hang from pegs on one wall in the old barn. He has pushed a wooden table into the corner and … Continue reading The Tinker
Reunion
10th Day of Harvest Season When we arrived at the twin trees, no one waited for us. I’m afraid my body can’t travel through the countryside as it once did. We missed our appointment by at least one sunset. Of Hilla and her sister, Poppy, all that remained were tracks in the mud. She had … Continue reading Reunion
New Arrivals
6th Day of Harvest Season, 342 Days After Mourning The message arrived before dawn, and mine were the only eyes to see it. For two days, I have risen before first prayer to check on the birds in the early morning silence, hidden from watchful eyes. Thankfully, we are too short-handed to assign a priest … Continue reading New Arrivals
