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
National Novel Writing Month
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)
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: We Fade Like Dreams
Welcome to the epicenter of peace. Tonight, I'm hoping that you might dive straight in to "We Fade Like Dreams," a lush and warm track by Manners. I'm proud to add this one to my collection of Aural Autumn music. After a long week of writing in The Wrath and the Base, my project for NaNoWriMo … Continue reading Aural Autumn: We Fade Like Dreams
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
The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 1 (Revised)
Good evening, WordPress community! I hope your night has been treating you well. I'm happy to report that I successfully moved into my new apartment this past weekend! There's nothing quite as peaceful as living alone, and I'm starting to get used to this newfound freedom. I'm also looking forward to hosting small dinners and … Continue reading The Swarm and the Flyer – Chapter 1 (Revised)
Reaching the Finish Line for NaNoWriMo 2016
50,040 words. I reached 50,040 words! Success, amazement, excitement, wonderment. The list could go on. But I'm here at this new mile marker, having succeeded in completing National Novel Writing Month for the first time ever on this day. In some ways, this is as powerful of an achievement as I imagine graduating with my … Continue reading Reaching the Finish Line for NaNoWriMo 2016
Sample Chapter: Stalder Press to Handstand
Good evening my good readers and bloggers! I'd like to give a special shoutout to all the writers participating in NaNoWriMo who have made it through week two and continue to write full steam ahead. I know this past week was extra challenging for me, particularly because many of my fellow counselors and interns are … Continue reading Sample Chapter: Stalder Press to Handstand
Synopsis: Stalder Press to Handstand
Greetings again! Day three of NaNoWriMo went well. I was worried that today would be my most challenging day to write thus far, since I work at my internship site from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, then get off and head straight to class, which is from 5:30 until 8:20. So what did I do in … Continue reading Synopsis: Stalder Press to Handstand
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