As a thank you for visiting my tiny corner of the internet, I reached out to a professional voice actor (George Kastrinos) and asked him to narrate my short story. He agreed, and his narration is out-of-this-world fantastic.
Tag: Writing
3 Pet Peeves of the Publishing Industry
No “industry” is without its faults, but some seem more egregious than others.
How to Write Tone in Your Novel
You probably already know this, but writing a novel requires more than simply putting words to paper. You need characters, tone, plot, good pacing, and excellent writing.
Character Foils: How and When to Use Them
What is a character foil? As defined by Wikipedia: In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight qualities of the other character.
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Review
I saw the Detective Pikachu movie! Now let me tell you what I thought about it…
Author Interview
FUN NEWS! I recently participated in an author interview with Many Books. We talked about genetic engineering and the future of science fiction. It was a great… Read more “Author Interview”
Writing an Intro
So after I went through and examined my opening lines, I decided to look at the next couple of paragraphs in each of my manuscripts. They say these are what agents and editors look at to determine if you’re good enough to publish (traditionally speaking).
Opening Lines
They say the opening line to a novel is one of the most important sentences in the whole book. It’s meant to hook, intrigue, and simultaneously convey the tone of the story.
Updated the Website
WordPress updated itself. It uses “blocks” now, which help format content, but it’s very restrictive.
Writing a Sequel
Hello everyone! Right now, I have two sci-fi/fantasy novels out–Ethereal Squadron and Star Marque Rising. My next novel, Knightmare Arcanist, comes out in June (excitement!) but that… Read more “Writing a Sequel”
Shami Stovall 