Monthly Archives: June 2012
How I Lost the Plot…and found it again
Weeks ago, I wrote this and very happily described my methods for becoming a successful plotter. Today, I have to be perfectly honest. I lost the plot.
RTW: Writing Retreats
This Week’s Topic: If you could go on a writing retreat anywhere, where would you go & who would you bring?
Posted in Blog, Travel, Writing
Tagged RTW Wednesday, socotra, writing retreat, YA Highway
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Short Story accepted
Where Dreams are Grown is a folkloric fantasy piece inspired by the music video for “The Islander” by Nightwish. Where Dreams are Grown has been accepted by Niteblade magazine for publication in their upcoming edition.
Songplaces Articles Up!
Read all about these songs and places at Songplaces:
Posted in Blog, Music
Tagged Dropkick Murphys, gotye, music, Rancid, Sinead O'Connor, songplaces
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Author interview 12 June
Today I’m pleased to welcome author Vanna Smythe, discussing her latest book, Protector. Vanna Smythe is the author of Protector, the first book in the Anniversary of the Veil fantasy series. She has been writing creatively since her early teens, … Continue reading
Song of the Week
I found this song thanks to the film Charlie St. Cloud. I love this girl’s voice and the lyrics are rather surprising. Sadly, there’s no official video with the girl singing (the version I much prefer over the male … Continue reading
Quote of the Week
“Find a truly original idea. It is the only way I will ever distinguish myself. It is the only way I will ever matter.” From the film A Beautiful Mind I think all creative people think this way, and as … Continue reading
Author Interview: Intisar Khanani
Today I’m pleased to welcome YA author Intisar Khanani to Off the Page for a chat about her latest book, Thorn. Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveler. Born in Wisconsin, she has lived in five different states … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Interview
Tagged author Interview, fairytale retelling, Intisar Khanani, Thorn, YA fantasy
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RTW: May Reads
This Week’s Topic: What was the best book you read in May?
