what is synesthesia? Synesthesia: a blend of sensory details that creates concrete images for your readers Fiction writers are both artists and craftspersons. To practice our craft, we need to be familiar with our tools and study others' processes, methods, and polished work. That's … [Read more...] about Tools for Fiction Writers: Synesthesia
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The Seasons of Creativity: Autumnal Reflections on the Creative Process
Do you feel as though you've hit a creative rut? That it's time for something new, but you're not sure what? Or perhaps you're feeling like there's too much on your plate, or that there aren't enough important things on your plate. seasons of creativity This blog is, in part, an … [Read more...] about The Seasons of Creativity: Autumnal Reflections on the Creative Process
The Magic of Adding More Plants to Your Life
Have you experienced that feeling of ease and calm when you walk into a greenhouse or garden space? That rush of oxygen, and the scent of green on the air? Do you smile when you see the lines of mums outside the grocery store in the autumn? Or feel inexplicably happier when you notice the garden … [Read more...] about The Magic of Adding More Plants to Your Life
Myths and Legends: Harpies and the Alkonost
Our most common depictions of harpies show a figure with a female face and large, birdlike wings. The harpies' bodies vary in their proportion of human to avian qualities: most have talons and tail feathers. Some have longer, humanoid legs while others have short, birdlike legs. But when we … [Read more...] about Myths and Legends: Harpies and the Alkonost
Druid’s Journal: Reflections on Grief and Green Witchery
In this post, I describe how grief initiated a journey toward druidry and green witchery. I also share a few book recommendations for texts that have helped me along the way. Grief and Perspective When I sat down to write this post, it began as another. I had intended to share some of my … [Read more...] about Druid’s Journal: Reflections on Grief and Green Witchery
The Heroine’s Journey: An Alternative to the Well-Trodden Path
This post proposes an alternative to the Hero's Journey: the Heroine's Journey. And while the Heroine's Journey outlined below is not yet complete, I hope that these ideas and examples serve as a spark that contributes to and furthers this conversation. Affiliate link disclosure: Some of the … [Read more...] about The Heroine’s Journey: An Alternative to the Well-Trodden Path
Hadvarian Heist: Age of Azuria Book Two by Beth Ball
About Hadvarian Heist If you love fantasy novels with strong female protagonists, nature-based magic, adventure, intrigue, and lyrical language, then the Age of Azuria series is for you! The story is all about about the power of community versus the lure of individual freedom. I hope that if … [Read more...] about Hadvarian Heist: Age of Azuria Book Two by Beth Ball
Ecofantasy: A Manifesto (but in a fun, chill way)
As I'm certain both authors and readers can attest, there are already lots of different forms of fantasy: epic/high, urban, sword & sorcery, to name a few, not to mention subgenres like paranormal romance or how often sci-fi serves as an umbrella term with fantasy nestled underneath. In what … [Read more...] about Ecofantasy: A Manifesto (but in a fun, chill way)