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Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt5

“Okay,” he said. “We’re going out to the street and to the left. The subway is only a half block away. Hold on to my hand so we don’t get separated.” She nodded and took his hand. “I’m Elara,” she said softly as he stepped off. Finn stopped. He looked at her and smiled. “I’mContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt5”

Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt4

Elara is cast out of her world, the hell it was after her capture, and sent to a strange, new realm like nothing she had experienced before. Her connection to her goddess is weak. She is alone and afraid, but has a burning need to find some one. Alone and abandoned, Elara must face herContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt4”

Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt3

Elara is cast out of her world, the hell it was after her capture, and sent to a strange, new realm like nothing she had experienced before. Her connection to her goddess is weak. She is alone and afraid, but has a burning need to find some one. Alone and abandoned, Elara must face herContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt3”

Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt2

Finn Miller, a quantum computing genius who once worked for the NSA, has discovered that the backdoor technology he created–allowing unprecedented access to every phone and router in the world–is being used by corrupt officials for blackmail, human trafficking, and consolidation of power. After stealing proof of their crimes, he goes on the run, pursuedContinue reading “Elara’s Journey: A Techno-Fantasy Adventure pt2”

Revising Romance: Enhancing Character Arcs in A New Past

Funny how focus shifts. I began re-working A New Past to make a non-explicit versions of the story as a means to find some creativity for my other work. It has quickly become my primary focus for writing. I’m happy to say Book One is complete, and will be published under a different author nameContinue reading “Revising Romance: Enhancing Character Arcs in A New Past”

Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript

I’ve been off of writing for a couple of weeks due to company visiting around the holidays. One reason I pushed to complete my NaNoWriMo well before the end of November was to give me the breathing room to prepare for guest. After taking a break, I’ve gone back into my work in progress andContinue reading “Navigating Writing Challenges: Tips for Revising Your Manuscript”

Thanksgiving in the USA

This week, on my regular posting day (Thursday), it is Thanksgiving in the USA. Despite the political divide, let’s remember the many blessings our nation enjoys. I don’t claim to have the most accurate assessment of our country’s condition, but I’m grateful that we’re still engaged in constructive dialogue, seeking peaceful solutions to our challenges. Continue reading “Thanksgiving in the USA”

Discussing Excerpt Twelve: Marketing Mondays

This week’s post is the opening prologue for Cosimo. I chose to use the prologue of the book for a few reasons: The prologue could be removed from the story. However, losing it would make it more difficult for readers to orient themselves on the world that unfolds in later chapters. Enjoy the excerpt andContinue reading “Discussing Excerpt Twelve: Marketing Mondays”

Flash Fiction: Applying the MICE Model

I mentioned previously that I’ve been watching Brandon Sanderson’s lectures on writing Science Fiction and Fantasy at BYU. Lecture #7 features a guest lecturer, Mary Robinette Kowal. In the lecture, she covers the MICE quotient and has the class apply it to a piece of flash fiction. This struck me as a perfect writing exerciseContinue reading “Flash Fiction: Applying the MICE Model”