Consider a recent book you’ve read. Did it feel like a mix of genres? Perhaps there was a romance story mixed in with an adventure. Or maybe a sci-fi with a touch of western (think Firefly). Genre blending or genre mixing is a term used a lot with fiction. It’s pretty common to see blurbsContinue reading “This Meet That: Genre Blending in Modern Fiction”
Author Archives: Kendra Wray
Charming Superhero Romance: A Review of H.L. Burke’s Latest Book
Amazon H.L. Burke will be releasing another book in her Superhero themed books. This one will be coming out on December 23rd. The author provided an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) for an honest review. I enjoyed the book so much, I decided to include it in my blog. The story begins with the two mainContinue reading “Charming Superhero Romance: A Review of H.L. Burke’s Latest Book”
Naming Characters: Building Worlds with Meaningful Names
It seems like an obvious enough title. And it’s true, each character in a book does have a name that connects them to something. In a previous post, I spoke about how I like to choose names for characters. One of biggest things I do is pick a name that has a meaning that matchesContinue reading “Naming Characters: Building Worlds with Meaningful Names”
Twilight Realm Series Finale: A Satisfying Conclusion
The last book in The Twilight Realm series was released earlier this year. It brings the series to a satisfying conclusion and brings all the characters together. While it is an easy conclusion to assume that the story was about everyone being strong. The theme was a bit more complex. A big part of theContinue reading “Twilight Realm Series Finale: A Satisfying Conclusion”
Review of The Water Spinner, by Jessie Chang
I recently just finished reading, The Water Spinner, by Jessie Chang. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read that had been sitting on my TBR list for far too long. The story begins with Elmira, a slave and a water spinner. She comes from one of the four elemental tribes and has the ability to spinContinue reading “Review of The Water Spinner, by Jessie Chang”
Book Review: Federal Bureau of Magic
I’m not sure how I found this series, but it is a super fun read. I do remember looking for cozy mystery-fantasy mixed genre, so it probably popped up in the search. The basic overall plot is the main character, Eden Fury, returning to her home town of Chipping Cheddar to be an FBM (FederalContinue reading “Book Review: Federal Bureau of Magic”
The Human Approach: Connecting the Reader with the Main Character
About two decades ago I attended a writing class where the teacher said the main character needs to be larger than life but also relatable. Since then, I’ve read numerous books on writing and they all say something similar. Main characters are the center of the narrative because essentially, the story wouldn’t happen without them.Continue reading “The Human Approach: Connecting the Reader with the Main Character”
Creating Believable Character Trouble and Redemption
It is said that the author’s job is to make trouble for their characters. And then the character must find their way out of the mess to become the hero. It is also said that the reader must care about the character. So now the author has a delicate balance. The author wants to makeContinue reading “Creating Believable Character Trouble and Redemption”
Twilight’s Princess: A Compelling Love Story in the Night Realm
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t read Twilight’s Princess and you don’t like spoilers, wait to read. In a previous blog, I mentioned that the whole inspiration for Twilight’s Princess actually came from her daughter, Nazira. I imagined King Phoenix’s niece coming to the Twilight Realm confused and upset because she just learned that her father,Continue reading “Twilight’s Princess: A Compelling Love Story in the Night Realm”
The English Teacher’s Magic: Tea and Lothair
Does a writer use the real world to inspire their writing? The simple answer is, yes! But is creative writing an accurate reflection? Or does the writer re-tell the experience? Those are good questions and I’d say the answer depends on the author. Personally, my writing tends to step away from lived experiences. The worldContinue reading “The English Teacher’s Magic: Tea and Lothair”
K. M. Wray 