Every Heart A Doorway
A fun mystery full of unique characters and a vast array of magical worlds with doors that are yet to be discovered. I am looking forward to exploring the sequels in the future.
Lessons in Creative Writing: Hard vs. Soft Magic Systems
If you’re a reader that delves mainly into the fantasy genre, then you are aware of the many different types of magic that exist within the plethora of fictional universes out there. And if you are a writer that delves mainly into the fantasy genre, then (I would hope) you are aware of just how…
Summer Re-Read #4: The Picture of Dorian Gray
An old favorite of mine that was initially a reluctant choice for a high school English assignment. Thought-provoking, dark, and sometimes devastating, it’s not exactly my first choice for beach reading. However, it does bring to mind the slow, inevitable decay of the world around us as summer makes its gradual turn to fall.
Hobbies, and Why They Are Necessary for Creative Living
I know that at one point or another I’ve talked about how our creativity is fueled by the world around us. This is because a great deal of artwork focuses on human nature, meaning that part of any creator’s job is to frequently go out and observe that nature in action. But it is also…
Summer Re-Read #3: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Another favorite of mine that dates back to elementary school. As a young girl who often dreamed of sailing the seven seas (but on a pirate ship, of course), I deeply enjoyed living vicariously through Charlotte Doyle, page by page.