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!”
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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”
The Archive of Lost Dreams: Finally Finished!
Tonight, while watching Eurovision (and voting to contribute to my once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity), I finished writing my latest short story: ‘The Archive of Lost Dreams’. What happens when someone forgets a hope, a wish a desire they once held? Where does the ambition go? Why, to the Archive of Lost Dreams. And that’s where Katie, our sevenContinue reading “The Archive of Lost Dreams: Finally Finished!”
Are Dreams Good For Inspiring Fiction?
My partner likes me to sleep well in the mornings because I more often than not come downstairs and tell him about my morning dreams, which are often very vivid and narrative-like. My latest one consisted of me returning to school only to be confronted by a Godzilla/Tyrannosaurus Rex type creature that went smashing throughContinue reading “Are Dreams Good For Inspiring Fiction?”