Who doesn’t love some good bird names for boys? (Honestly, some of these could be great enby names, too.) Here are some that I found while researching the shifter book series. If you have any other bird name suggestions, let me know in the comments! Corvid Names (Ravens, Crows, Etc.) Bertram: Old German for “bright …
Machine of Death: 3 Free Short Stories
Hi, book friends! Have you heard of the book Machine of Death? It’s a collection of science fiction stories (edited by Ryan North, Matthew Bennardo, and David Malki), and all of the stories revolve around the same premise: there is a machine where you put in your blood sample, and it will spit out a …
Desk Yoga for Writers and Bookworms
Hello, book friends! I can’t believe January is almost over–the first month of 2019 has really flown by! I settled in some more at my new graphic designer day job, put together some more shapeshifter stories, and I’ve even kept up with doing a little bit of yoga every day–even if it’s desk yoga : …
Last Name Generator Ideas: 4 Creative Secrets!
Need a good character name for the hero of your latest short story? Or maybe your fantasy series has rival clans of assassins, and the families need some awesome last names. Coming up with good character names can be hard, but no worries! Here are four creative last name generators for the writer in all …
Short Story: Bonfires and Blizzard Bucks
Hey, book friends! I hope you guys had an amazing weekend 🙂 The week ahead is full of Christmas hustle and bustle for me, and I’ve loved seeing all of your beautiful holiday-themed posts on Instagram. I wanted to give you guys a little story gift, too. I had such a great time putting together …
Protective Crystals and Protection Stones
For The Raven Mocker, I knew I wanted to bring some protection stones and protective crystals into play. After all, when a mythological creature is after you and your friends, you’re going to want all the protection you can get! “I’m going to give you something,” Lily Mae said. The contents of the first box …
Yoga for Writers: Neck and Shoulder Relief
Hey, book friends! Did you spend November hunched over a keyboard working on your NaNoWriMo piece? Or was your hunching due to studying with fiction breaks? Either way, yoga for writers (and readers) to the rescue! Our neck and shoulders can get really stiff and uncomfortable, and it feels so good to stretch them out! …
Sci-Fi Writing Prompts: 8 Sci-Fi Story Ideas
Can you believe October is halfway through? That means National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is right around the corner! If you’re looking for awesome story ideas with a sci-fi twist, check out these sci-fi writing prompts below. (And if you’re looking for writing prompts in a different genre, be sure to check out my posts …
Book Cover Magic: Behind the Scenes
Time for book cover magic! If you missed the last video, I gave a tour of my desk and talked about how I write novels (even while I’m working a full time job. Whew!). Today’s video–making the book cover as awesome as the shapeshifter story inside! If you like watching me draw this book cover, …
Giveaways for October: Witches, Vampires, and Werewolves
Quick post for tonight to let you guys know there are a bunch of awesome fall giveaways going on over at Instafreebie. (Although I guess they’re called Prolific Works, now? At any rate, free books!) Since it’s October, there are oodles of books with fantasy and paranormal themes. If you like vampires, witches, and shapeshifters, …