Inkheart – Summer Re-Read #1

More than just an old favorite: an old friend. This book was in my backpack during my first week of high school, and it has spent many a night under my pillow so it could “whisper its story” to me as I slept. The perfect story for anyone who has ever drawn comfort from a book.

The Irony: An Artist’s Place in Politics

The greatest irony about the state of the world over the last decade or so is that, once upon a time, I would have been content to just stay quiet about my personal beliefs and political affiliations. I had previously held the opinion that the arts especially should be nonpartisan, thus enabling everyone from all…

Lessons in Creative Writing: The Hero’s Journey

Today, I want to introduce you to my absolute favorite plot outline. It’s my favorite 1.) because this outline tends to be the basis for epic fantasies, which I love, and 2.) because, contradictory to reason number one (contradiction being my signature style of doing things), I also love that it can actually be used…