Geography is important to know when world building. Don't skimp on it!

Hello Darklings! Sorry I'm late on the blog post. I had a busy weekend and been recovering from socializing. Tremendicon was great fun,...

"Um, there's a kitten over here."

Greetings, Stardust. If you’re a young or new writer trying to dip your toes into the literary arts, and you’re looking for some...

That moment when you're excited to come up with a short story for a writing contest only to realize the submission date has already passed.

Writing is a funny thing. It’s like taking a hike in the woods, with an incomplete pocket map as our guide. When we start, we look at our...

There's been a murder and a roughing up of an innocent bystander during the night.

Have a special time of the month where your brain has a creative shut down? That's not your imagination. It's a thing.

I have a chaotic lawn, yes. Also, don't worry about making some unique plot type. Formula is fine. YOU are what brings the uniqueness.

Cats and death, my corvids. It's a tough job creating, but I'm telling you, the work is worth it.

Animals are characters. A bit of research on animal behavior will pay off, promise.

Today I am shifting gears, to talk about my drawing technique. Specifically, the one I’m using for my book illustrations. That means I’m...

Regency era and romance novel source!

If your job is getting in the way of your creativity craft, change it.

Depression will kill your creativity. To save your creativity, you have to acknowledge it, arm yourself, and beat it with a stick.

I love shady characters. I love when they lighten and darken, too.

Take a rest, but then be ready to pick it up again.