For the first Workshop Wednesday, I take a trip to my writing space. I’m in the process of tricking out my office with everything Nerd. … More Workshop Wednesday: Welcome to the Writing Tardis
I am going to make 2019 into my own personal garden. … More 2019: New year, same Liz . . . sort of
… and you’re the only place that feels like home. Here’s to new adventures. New months. I’m going to sing the song of myself. … More I found the cure to growing older…
I went on a mini-rant on Twitter on Friday about how I feel about music. I know I’ve waxed poetic about this before. (Try here, here, or even here. Or here. I sure do write about that a lot.) But I realized Friday morning that the songs on my writing playlist don’t necessarily make for “relaxing” … More Wild.
Let’s get some tunes on. … More NaNo Playlist
In which I babble about trains and more maps. … More Inspiration, October 21
There be mystery in these woods . . . … More Inspiration, October 16
Wherein I babble about maps and libraries and trade routes. … More Inspiration, October 14
One of the most important things in fantasy literature is the idea of the hearty meal. The hobbits’ second breakfast comes to mind, and the Turkish delight enjoyed by Edmund upon meeting the White Witch, and every scene from Harry Potter that takes place in the Great Hall. Food is important in fantasy novels, and … More Inspiration, October 12
My main character’s home city, Heredo, is situated on the banks of Lake Shiniren. Since I, too, currently live in a thriving city on the banks of a huge lake, I figured drawing from my own life would be efficient. I took this picture a few weeks ago when walking on the shore of Lake … More Inspiration, October 11
