I haven’t blogged in such a long time. Although I am busy, it’s not the main reason I haven’t published here. I just didn’t have the energy to do so. Writing is hard work. Learning how to improve your writing is hard work as well. But fighting for space and representation in the publishing industry is the hardest. After listening… Read More
There was an article I saw while scrolling through my Facebook feed about how one does not have to be productive during the pandemic. While I do understand keeping busy isn’t everyone’s thing, especially during these trying times, it turns out it is my thing. I’m one of those people who can’t be still. I mean, I can meditate but… Read More
Anyone else looking for the hard reset button for 2020? It’s been a hell of a start for the year and it’s still going! The upside of not being able to wander out is having more time to stay in to read and write, which is what I’ve been doing more of lately (not that I don’t already do it)…. Read More
Happy new year everyone! I do hope you had a safe holiday season. A lot of people are reflecting on their lives in the last decade and it’s hard not to do the same. I think it helps people grow if they can see what changes they’ve gone through and what lessons they’ve learned over the years. So here are… Read More
Did you join Nanowrimo this year? I didn’t. After doing it once, I can safely say I don’t want to do it again. Having said that, it was an awesome experience and I got something out of it. My third book, The Search for Adarna, is a Nanowrimo baby. So it wasn’t all bad. My editor did say that if… Read More
I started writing fiction in a bubble. I had no author friends, no writing groups, no mentor, no writing festivals. Basically, I just read Stephen King’s book On Writing and gave it a go. Meaning, I learned things the hard way. Below are some things I wish someone told me when I first started writing fiction. Your first draft is… Read More