Whether you’re writing from a cat’s perspective or a being from Chiron Beta Prime, it’s easy to fall into the trap of giving the non-human very human motivations.
What is “alien”, what considerations do you need to create a well-rounded species, and what authors do it well?
Tag: worldcon
Decolonizing SFF
While most of us know the bloody tales of how the European powers colonized much of the globe, fewer are … More
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!