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Contest: Kiersten White’s Supernaturally

Kiersten White, author of Paranormalcy (which is at the very top of my wish-list and I am so desperate to read) is hosting a really fun competition on her blog, Kiersten Writes, in honour of the ever-closer release date of the sequel, Supernaturally. The object is to write a FAKE synopsis for Supernaturally based onContinue reading “Contest: Kiersten White’s Supernaturally”

When Did Gaston Become ‘The One’? The Change In Romantic Leads In YA Paranormal Literature

*spoilers for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Meyer’s Twilight Saga, Fitzpatrick’s Hush, Hush and Kate’s Fallen* Remember in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, when Belle is practically besieged by that ‘boorish, brainless’ Gaston? Remember how he’s the handsomest, manliest, most desirable man in the village? And remember how Belle refused him and fell in loveContinue reading “When Did Gaston Become ‘The One’? The Change In Romantic Leads In YA Paranormal Literature”

Round, Round, The Fairy Ring: Finally Finished!

My newest short story based on fairy myths called ‘Round, Round, The Fairy Ring’ is finally done. That also means that the first draft of the Tina Storm: Demon Hunter short story collection is also complete! *runs excitedly in tiny circles* Abigail likes her new house, but not her new baby sister. She’s sick andContinue reading “Round, Round, The Fairy Ring: Finally Finished!”

What I’m Working On I

I want four short stories to accompany my 5 Tina Storm: Demon Hunter short story collection. Currently I have three completed that fit in with the paranormal genre: guardian angels, ghosts, and one that’s so odd and non-type specific that I only know it’s paranormal (that’s The Archive of Lost Dreams). As a side note,Continue reading “What I’m Working On I”

There’s A Story Behind Every Character

Found a beautiful little quote that every writer should keep in mind when they’re writing conflicted/broken characters – often villains looking for motivation. There’s a story behind every person. There’s a reason why they’re the way they are. They aren’t just like that because they want to [be]. Something in the past created them, andContinue reading “There’s A Story Behind Every Character”