“To compose our character is our duty, not to compose books, and to win, not battles and provinces, but order and tranquility in our conduct. Our great and glorious masterpiece is to live appropriately. All other things, ruling, hoarding, building, are only little appendages and props, at most.”- Michel de Montaigne It’s been a while… Continue reading Introducing: Elizabeth Nakamura
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Review Time: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
This is not a new novel, as it was released in 2015, but I have only just discovered it for myself. My best friend has said it’s amazing, so I decided to give it a go. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is an amazing fantasy novel that sucks you in from the… Continue reading Review Time: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Behind The Scenes – Researching Like a Pro
Pexels.com Writing a novel is not as simple as just writing. So much goes into writing a novel that many people are unaware of. One such thing is research. Oh, the amount of research that goes into a novel is insane. “The heart and soul of good writing is research; you should write not what… Continue reading Behind The Scenes – Researching Like a Pro
Holiday Season – Writing Amidst the Chaos
Pexels.com So, Christmas and New Years have officially come and gone! It’s been a crazy period of time: seeing family, seeing friends, driving here and there and everywhere, working over the holidays and trying to fit in some writing among all of the busyness. Among family and friends and enjoying the holiday season, my mind… Continue reading Holiday Season – Writing Amidst the Chaos