Fairytales & Folklore in Urban Fantasy

As humans, we look for patterns everywhere. So, when we see a new story, draped in the shape of a well-known fairytale, the vibrant mix of the familiar with the new and strange can be irresistible to many of us as readers.

Is a Writer’s Workshop Right For Me?

Whether you’ve been writing for a while or dreaming of getting away and actually having time to write, many of … More

My WorldCon 2022 Recap

I’m back from WorldCon 2022 — otherwise known as ChiCon8. It was 6 days of travel, convention panels, seeing people who are already friends and making new ones.

Thanks to all the many amazing people who kindly let me geek out about this whole writing and content creation and social media thing!

Balancing Story and Scientific Authenticity (A DisCon III Panel)

How getting the science right improves a story, types of science you can use, and aiming your story for the right audience.

But, I Don’t Want To Be A Hero (A DisCon III Panel)

The reluctant hero is a solid staple of fiction and comic books. What is a reluctant hero? What are favorite hero traits? And what keeps them from being an anti-hero?

The Nuts and Bolts of Chapters (A DisCon III Panel)

In December of 2021, I had the opportunity to attend DisConIII. Here are my other DisCon posts. The panelists for … More

Breaking A Story: Hollywood Style (A DisCon III Panel)

Panelists share

their own scriptwriting experiences
how scriptwriting equates to novel writing
what tools are used
what doesn’t translate

and

tips to work well in a writer’s room (Leave the ego!)

When Plot Twists Go Bad (A DisConIII Panel)

In December of 2021, I had the opportunity to attend DisConIII. Here are my other DisCon posts. The panelists for … More

From Grimm to Disney and Back Again: The Changing Fae (A DisConIII Panel)

Notes from DisConIII: This panel explored the origin of the fae and fairy tales, their transition from dark tales for adults, to sweet Disney tales, and back again. Plus? One bit of advice that never gets old.