“The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.”~Eldridge Cleaver American writer, and political activist Eldridge Cleaver was born on this day in 1935.
Writing and Research
Random Quote for August 29, 2020
“Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.”~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. American physician, poet, and polymath Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. was born on this day in 1809.
DIY MFA: The Limits of Magic
If you are writing fantasy, chances are your story has magic. A few of the questions that arise should include: What kind of world are you building? Does your world have magic? What kind of magic is available? Is the environment permeated in magical energy? Or does the magic only work under certain conditions? Does … Continue reading DIY MFA: The Limits of Magic
Random Quote for August 27, 2020
“As long as you persecute people, you will actually throw up terrorism.”~Antonia Fraser British author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction Antonia Fraser was born on this day in 1932.
Wednesday Word for August 26, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech adjective Definition Exuding fragrance.Full of a specified fragrance.Having a pleasant odor; fragrant. History Redolent traces back to the Latin verb olēre ("to smell") and is a relative of "olfactory" ("of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell"). … Continue reading Wednesday Word for August 26, 2020
Trivia: Puerto Rico Becomes US Commonwealth
Puerto Rico, or “Rich Port,” is part of the Greater Antilles chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea. It became a US Commonwealth on this day in 1952.
Random Quote for August 24, 2020
“I like feeling my way into different minds and experiences. It comes naturally and always has.”~A. S. Byatt English novelist, poet and Booker Prize winner A. S. Byatt was born on this day in 1936.
DIY MFA: Imagining a Magical World
As a fantasy writer, how do you unfold your world in a way that is interesting and makes sense to the reader? Some writers fold elements of their worldbuilding into the action and setting as the protagonist moves through their environment. Others describe the surroundings, then launch the action, not always explaining how some elements … Continue reading DIY MFA: Imagining a Magical World
Random Quote for August 20, 2020
“Never judge anyone by another's opinions. We all have different sides that we show to different people.”~Jacqueline Susann American writer and actress Jacqueline Susann was born on this day in 1918
Wednesday Word for August 19, 2020
Today’s word comes from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose.A secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy.A secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally, to defraud another of his or … Continue reading Wednesday Word for August 19, 2020
J.J. Shaun 