In a world where connection is just a click away, why do so many of us still feel alone? Even in this web of friending, liking, hosting, and following, loneliness lingers. Despite constant connection, many feel profoundly isolated. Perhaps it’s the absence of true,...
I just returned from my very first writer’s conference—DFWCon—and I’m still absorbing everything I learned. It was a whirlwind of panels, pitch sessions, and hallway conversations, each one reminding me how much there is to discover about the craft of writing. I met...
I was listening to a recorded conversation between myself and another person—just a routine playback, nothing dramatic. And yet, I was startled. The voice I heard was mine, but it didn’t sound like me. Not the me I know. The pitch, the tone, the cadence—it all felt...
When faced with a problem—or an unpleasant situation—we don’t always charge in, swords drawn. Sometimes we hesitate. We stall. We sidestep. And sometimes, we run. This is true in life, and just as true in fiction. Whether our protagonist chooses to confront the...
Endings are not always the end. Sometimes, they’re the beginning of something else. As writers, we are natural storytellers. We shape beginnings, build tension, and guide our characters toward resolution. But what truly marks the end of a story? For generations, fairy...
