I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what I want my writing career to look like long-term. I got this book for $0.99 as part of a promo deal, but it is definitely worth more than that. I’m not…
Category: Writing
Blog Schedule Change
I interrupt this regularly scheduled blog to bring you this update. If you’ve been following the blog pattern this year you’ll realize that this blog (3rd of the month) should be about a myth of interest. Well, I’ve been doing…
Research Files: Anubis, Egyptian God of the Dead
Anubis, also called Anpu, was the ancient Egyptian god of the dead...Rather than ruling the dead as Lord, Anubis was a protector and caretaker.
Writing Craft Resource: First Draft with Sarah Enni Podcast
This month’s resource is First Draft with Sarah Enni, an interview-style podcast about writing and publishing. This post is going to be short and sweet. I love this podcast. Even as an independent author (aka, I don’t have an agent…
Research Files: Muses of Greek Mythology
The Muses of Greek mythology were a group of goddesses that inspired scientists, painters, poets, musicians, and a plethora of other creative types.
Book Recommendation: Strange the Dreamer Duology by Laini Taylor
This month’s book review is yet another duology, so lucky you, you get two for the time of one! Today is all about Laini Taylor’s strange and beautiful world in Strange the Dreamer and its follow-up Muse of Nightmares.
Research Files: Eye of Horus
The Eye of Horus is a symbol of protection, sacrifice, good health, and royal power. Because of this, many Ancient Egyptians and Middle Easterners wore the symbol as an amulet or painted it on their ships or outside their homes…
Writing Craft Resource: Writing with Color Tumblr
This month’s featured resource is the Writing with Color Tumblr website. This site is one crucial component in creating diverse characters that are not based on stereotypes or offensive. If the Black Lives Matter movement, increased hate crimes against the…
Nine Worlds of Old Norse Mythology
Old Norse mythology divided the universe into nine separate worlds. At least, based on the limited information available, that’s what present day scholars conclude.
Brísingamen, Freya’s Necklace
Brísingamen is a necklace belonging to the goddess Freya (sometimes spelled Freyja). Scholars don’t know many details about the Brísingamen, but artists often depict the goddess wearing a large necklace.