Welcome back to my Thursday night creative writing series! Thank you for taking some time out of your busy schedule to check out my latest work of fiction, The Swarm and the Flyer. If you enjoy old-school horror, some gore and action, post-apocalyptic fiction with strong leads and an unusual amount of emotional depth, then this … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 4: Tuneups in the Dark
Writing and Fiction
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 3: Stepped in Uncertainty
Hey all! Tonight, I thought I'd share another chapter from The Swarm and the Flyer. I'm looking to get any and all feedback on my work thus far. I've really enjoyed blending gay romance and post-apocalyptic horror into one story, but I know that there are always elements that I can improve upon. If you see … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 3: Stepped in Uncertainty
The Swarm and the Flyer Excerpt
Hey there, welcome back to You Young Adult Nostalgic. Tonight I'd like to share a bit more from my latest work, The Swarm and the Flyer. For those who haven't yet heard or read, The Swarm and the Flyer is book one in my postapocalyptic diptych. Huh, say what now?! Diptych! You know, two halves of the same … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer Excerpt
These Late Hours…Believe
This is a loose and somewhat trippy writer's update. If you're at all interested in young adult fiction, the apocalypse, chalk street art, or perhaps the most hypnotic and soul-stirring French electronic album released this year, then please, come right in. My writing thoughts have been warm, ephemeral, and oh so poignant. How else can … Continue reading These Late Hours…Believe
Creative Musings and Inspirations
Good evening! How's everyone out there in the WordPress world? I myself am feeling phenomenal and really enjoying life as of lately. If you'll entertain the thought, I feel like exploring our creative muses as writers tonight. What personal joys drive your writing endeavors? For me, it's the following: all kinds of music (and I … Continue reading Creative Musings and Inspirations
Stigma Wars and a Song Case Study: “The Hollow,” by A Perfect Circle
Hello and happy Friday! I apologize for uploading this post a day later than anticipated. I got swept up in a fundraiser at one of our local bars. The event was put on by Denton MHMR, and it was a great community outreach opportunity which raised awareness for mental health and all the stigma tied to … Continue reading Stigma Wars and a Song Case Study: “The Hollow,” by A Perfect Circle
Writing Update and “Take Back the Night”
Tonight, either you or someone you know are probably taking a stand, marching, and speaking out against sexual assault. We join in unity for "Take Back the Night," an international community awareness movement in which rape, sexual assault, and victim shaming are brought to light and denounced. It is an event which originated in Europe, … Continue reading Writing Update and “Take Back the Night”
What are My Inspirations for Writing?
Hello and happy Thursday! How's your night going? I want to thank you - yes, you - in advance for spending at least part of it reading my post. Now that I've settled into a very consistent writing schedule, writing and editing (both line and developmental) six days a week, I thought I would take … Continue reading What are My Inspirations for Writing?
Lessons to Practice #2: Joining a Writers’ Group
Happy Tuesday, Valentine's Day, and Taco Tuesday! Here in North Texas, we just had a pretty gnarly storm roll in last night; it's been raining almost nonstop since late last night. It didn't stop me from going to my volunteer job for a few hours today, though. In learning my own writing lessons, I started to … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #2: Joining a Writers’ Group
The Learning Phase: Lessons From Writer’s Digest
Why hello there, fellow bloggers and writers. I know I don't ask this enough, but how are you, as my follower, doing? What are your big aspirations for 2017 when it comes to writing? Who knows about your goals? How have you enlisted them - or not - to help you get there? Tonight I … Continue reading The Learning Phase: Lessons From Writer’s Digest
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