Fairy Tale Retellings: Preserving Tradition While Adding Uniqueness

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. -Oscar Wild Do you agree or disagree? This quote is often used to justify copying. Perhaps someone says it as a form of comfort. Or perhaps it is said it to explain motives. It’s a popular expression and to a certain extent very true. When studying drama inContinue reading “Fairy Tale Retellings: Preserving Tradition While Adding Uniqueness”

Mastering Narrative Payoff: Balancing Revelation and Surprise

Have you ever considered the work that goes into creating a tapestry, a hand woven rug, or blanket? I enjoy crochet, but that’s nothing to the intricate weaving of fine threads into beautiful patterns that grace our walls, floors, or even ourselves. The finely crafted pieces is made of uncountable threads twisted and folded together.Continue reading “Mastering Narrative Payoff: Balancing Revelation and Surprise”

Fairy Tale Re-Tellings

For the longest time, I avoided fairy tale re-tellings. Even when an author I like came out with a fairy tale re-telling, it would take a long time before I’d finally read it. And when I read the book, I read it mostly because of the author. Do I still feel this way? Truthfully? YesContinue reading “Fairy Tale Re-Tellings”

Time Pockets: Where Creativity and Productivity Thrive

We all seem to be fighting the clock, passage of time and responsibilities. What is the dream inside you wish you had time for? In today’s blog, find out about how to use hidden pockets of time to increase your creativity and productivity.

Review: Pawn by Karen Lynch

If you like urban fantasy, a touch of romance and a strong female lead, then you’ll love the start to this series. This is a recent release (May 2020), which I read a week ago and have been giving a lot of thought to this review. The main character, Jesse James (female), is human, butContinue reading “Review: Pawn by Karen Lynch”