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”

The Mirror Moment: A Reflection

Originally published in 2014, James Scott Bell wrote a book about writing called, Write Your Novel from the Middle. Bell, a crime/thriller writer who tends to lean towards courtroom drama, came up with the idea when reviewing numerous books and movies. He recognized a pattern that took place in the middle of all these stories.Continue reading “The Mirror Moment: A Reflection”

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”

New Release: Twilight’s Strength!

I am super excited to release Twilight’s Strength. It is the final book in the Twilight Realm series and brings everything to a satisfying conclusion. If you’ve read the other books in the series, you’re probably wondering: If these are some of your questions, then you are in for a deliciously satisfying treat! Enjoy. Now,Continue reading “New Release: Twilight’s Strength!”

Behind the Scenes: The English Teacher’s Magic

I started my professional teaching career in 1999. That seems like a hundred years ago now and so much has happened over those 24 years! Teaching English was never my plan, but life’s journey took me to Busan, South Korea after completing my undergraduate degree. Unlike most people at the time, however, I wasn’t thereContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: The English Teacher’s Magic”

Behind the Scenes: Twilight’s Princess

Recently (November), Twilight’s Princess was released on Amazon. It is Zyanna’s story and takes place in the Night Realm. A bit of background: I wrote all three books in the Twilight Realm Trilogy before publishing Twilight’s Curse, but after completing the series, I noticed a gap between book 1 and 2 (Twilight’s Princess), so bookContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Twilight’s Princess”