The Thief
When I was a child, there was a thief. I do not know how old I was. I do not know where I was. But he came into my room, steps light upon the rug, and stole from me my heart. Stole from me my soul. He stitched rocks in…
How To Build A Compelling Antagonist
Antagonists are one of my favorite parts of any story. Sure, maybe I was absolutely begging for the bad guys to die and leave my gays alone in Priory of the Orange Tree, but the antagonists were interesting! And same with a recent read in Tess of the Road. So…
The Threat of Amazon Returns to Small Businesses
By Lauren Hemphill For years, I’ve used Amazon. As a high schooler, I bought my school supplies, purchased items I couldn’t find in stores, and, as I grew, I ordered groceries and house supplies when I couldn’t get out. During the pandemic, Amazon and similar retailers have been instrumental…
How To World Build
World Building is one of my absolute favorite things to do when creating a new story. So today, I’m going to break down what I generally do to create my worlds in 7 easy steps! When creating a world, the first step I take is the aesthetic. I’ll use…