This is a very strange article to write, but in a way it feels inevitable. It’s impossible to like each and every story you come across as a reviewer. However there are certain principles in stories that make for good storytelling. Even these can be rather subjective but to ignore this feels pretty disingenuous. I … Continue reading Fire by Kristin Cashore, my first DNF
Book Review: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson
Another book review, another Brandon Sanderson book I fell in love with. I wanted to finish The Reckoners though I was a bit hesitant after Firefight. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Firefight but it had introduced story elements that had me concerned how it would all come to an end. Thankfully Calamity finished The … Continue reading Book Review: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson
New Blog Name
After some reflection, I came to the conclusion that I should be taking my blog more seriously than I have been. To say that I haven’t up until now wouldn’t be true as I have tried, but I put writing and finishing my next book as my top priority. As a result, my blog from … Continue reading New Blog Name
Changes and New Beginnings
Sometimes life doesn’t quite go how you plan. Changes can come up unexpectedly and it can be rather difficult to handle. I recently went through something rather life-changing and I wasn’t quite myself for a couple days. But I really do believe facing it head on helps to overcome the challenges whether mentally, emotionally or … Continue reading Changes and New Beginnings
Scrivener, from a Windows Perspective
Last week I talked about how I wanted to write an article on Scrivener by Literature and Latte (that name is amazing by the way) but didn't learn enough back then to give a proper impression. I've given it a week while working on my second book so I could look at it with the … Continue reading Scrivener, from a Windows Perspective
Delayed Scrivener Review
Hello everyone! Sorry to report that the review I had planned for Scrivener this week is a bit delayed. I had hoped to dive into it and learn its features, benefits and costs to provide an in-depth look for new authors like myself. However as I opened up the program, I was floored by how … Continue reading Delayed Scrivener Review
Self-Reflection, Disappointment and Progress
At the start of the year, I had planned to finish the second draft of my book to give to my editors in hopes of publishing in the fall. It’s now May and I’m still not done writing it. This started hitting me a bit harder as I noticed Authors I look up to publishing … Continue reading Self-Reflection, Disappointment and Progress
The Huion KAMVAS GT-221 Pro review for the casual learning artist
Normally I would be posting a review for a book I had read the previous week, however something happened I hadn’t planned for. The Huion KAMVAS GT-221 drawing tablet went on sale for almost 40% off. Now I was very hesitant to buy it because even at 40% off it was still a lot of … Continue reading The Huion KAMVAS GT-221 Pro review for the casual learning artist
Book Review: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
I fancied myself mostly as a fantasy author and reader. Magic and the idea of drawing the power from within had always been elements of storytelling I loved (very anime). But recently I was enamored with the idea of trying to write a science fiction story. Lo and behold, as I thought about it Skyward … Continue reading Book Review: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Book Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
To start off my series of reviews for Self-Help and Inspirational Books, I thought I would begin with a book that helped me to revisit a fundamental aspect of life. I found out about Marie Kondo in the same way my friends and coworkers found out about her, through her Netflix Series, Tidying Up with … Continue reading Book Review: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Raph's Cozy Musings 