The Gargoyle’s Secret: Why I Write About Monsters Inside of Us
“For seven hundred years, the gargoyle believed his job was to contain the monster inside him. He thought his rage was a flaw. But when his cathedral is threatened, he learns a powerful truth: the monster isn’t the enemy. It’s the weapon. In this post, I explore how we can stop fighting our own internal…
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The Forts in the Hills: The Real-Life Story Behind The Riftwood Echo
“The Whisperwood isn’t just a magical forest in a book; it’s the ultimate version of the forts I built in the hills. It’s a place that is alive, that guards, and that protects.
And Bronwyn? Bronwyn is the girl who knows every path, every tree, and every secret of that sanctuary.
She isn’t the 12-year-old…
Gather ‘Round, Ghoulies! Let’s Talk Spooky Stories!
Just the other day, someone asked me, “What’s the spookiest story you’ve ever heard?” And it got me thinking. What makes a story truly spine-chilling? Is it the jump scares that make you spill your hot chocolate? Or is it the lingering dread, the kind that makes you check under the bed twice? For me,…
From Blank Page to Polished Prose: A Look Inside My Writing Process
Many people think the act of writing is just getting the words down, but for me, writing is truly rewriting. This is where the real work—and the real magic—begins. I break my editing into distinct passes to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
The Cooling-Off Period: I never edit a piece immediately after I finish drafting it. I…
Beyond the Bio: A Deep Dive into Character Development
Real people are messy. We’re walking, talking bundles of contradictions. A character who is purely good or purely evil is not only boring, they’re unbelievable. The key to creating a believable character is to find their central contradiction.
A ruthless CEO who volunteers at an animal shelter every weekend.
A shy librarian who has a…