Smile. When I first started posting Sounds of Summer and Aural Autumn, I had so many moments where I doubted myself. 'This is dumb,' I thought, 'nobody is interested in exploring music as it relates to creative writing.' I faltered and almost gave up. It seemed next to impossible to convey how much the right … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Smile, by Delectatio
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The Swarm and the Flyer: Chapter 3 (Part Two)
Welcome back to my post-apocalyptic series! If you haven't heard, my two most recent novels are all about Rayland Mark Calderón trying to escape the Swarm, a flock of cloud-like creatures that have wiped out much of the human race with their deadly sonic wave attacks. The only problem is, Rayland is outrunning the Swarm … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer: Chapter 3 (Part Two)
Blog Update: Beta Reading and Writing Projects
Hey everyone! I wanted to provide a quick update on my blogging platform. I'll wrap up tonight's post with my hopes and plans for beta reading, as well as how I can help you in your editing efforts. Onward! The Old Initially, I created "You New Adult Nostalgic" to share my fiction, network with other writers, … Continue reading Blog Update: Beta Reading and Writing Projects
Aural Autumn: Queen of the Rodeo
What does it take to write 50,000 words in the month of November? Perseverance, flexibility, a constant desire to balance writing time with work and family, and, maybe most important of all, a story that's deeply personal to you. These are the elements that, for me, have made my first two forays into National Novel … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Queen of the Rodeo
Aural Autumn: Anywhere
Would you look at that alliteration in my title? It's the little things that bring a smile to my face, haha. Hello and good evening! If you're new here, I hope you'll stop by for a couple of minutes to learn more about my Aural Autumn series. Every Thursday night, I post and talk about … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Anywhere
NaNoWriMo 2017: Introducing “The Flyer and the Base”
This is it. Here we are, on the eve of National Novel Writing Month. Snap! There is so much that's at stake for this fairly unimposing and eager writer: fame, fortune...oh, well, not really. But I am diving headlong into this year's NaNoWriMo with a fair bit of tenacity and pride. You see, this is … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2017: Introducing “The Flyer and the Base”
NaNoWriMo 2017 Countdown
Hey buddies! I apologize for being away from my blog for the past few days. Last week was a bit of a train wreck that I had to struggle to get through, but fortunately this week has been much better. Some highlights of the past few days include: Getting in a workout every day Having … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2017 Countdown
Writing Update: The Honest Bachelor’s Life and NaNoWriMo 2017
Happy Saturday, guys and ladies! I'm here to bring you all an update on two topics: (1) The Honest Bachelor's Life, and (2) My preparations for this years National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short. First, a bit about my vlog series. So far I've made six videos in "The Honest Bachelor's Life," and … Continue reading Writing Update: The Honest Bachelor’s Life and NaNoWriMo 2017
Sounds of Summer (The Final Entry for 2017): “Waves”
It's a bittersweet night! With autumn officially entering into the picture tomorrow, I decided that this will my last "Sounds of Summer" entry for 2017. It's been a wonderful four months of exploring unique genres and melodies that have inspired not only my creative writing, but also my passion for life. From "Endeavor" to "Resonance," … Continue reading Sounds of Summer (The Final Entry for 2017): “Waves”
Honest Bachelor’s Life and Writing Updates
Hey everyone! As the weekend winds down, I wanted to post a couple of updates regarding my vlog and creative writing. I'm also getting ready to do NaNoWriMo for the second time. Less than two months until the big event! First, the sad news. I got behind on my video editing and won't be able … Continue reading Honest Bachelor’s Life and Writing Updates
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