Tag: Guest Article

Author, Podcast Host, Realtor: Building a Creative Empire by Brittany Ranew

As a successful realtor, people are surprised to find out that I’ve just self-published the first book in my magical fantasy series Riley Jordan & The Fire Prophecies: Lion of Fire. Most think I would have gone the nonfiction route and published a book… Continue Reading “Author, Podcast Host, Realtor: Building a Creative Empire by Brittany Ranew”

How large is your community? by Anita Job

The size does not matter at the beginning; the involvement of that community does. Writing is a side hustle on top of my regular job, and has not generated quick results but has brought immense satisfaction to my task-oriented mind. It has been fun… Continue Reading “How large is your community? by Anita Job”

Interview with Raven West

1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I was in my 7th grade biology class, I say around 12 years old. I recall we were discussing amoebas, but I wasn’t taking notes, I was writing a “romance” story about a… Continue Reading “Interview with Raven West”

Interview of David E. Goldberg

Why did you write A Field Manual for a Whole New Education: Rebooting Higher Education for Human Connection and Insight in a Digital World? Higher education should be an exciting time of growth, learning, and engagement, but more and more students are finding higher… Continue Reading “Interview of David E. Goldberg”

Writing in A Bewildering Variety of Genres by Karen A. Wyle

I’m not a believer in one-size-fits-all advice. Whenever I’m asked about advice for aspiring authors, I make a point of saying there are no Rules, that we all have to find our own process – and then be ready to admit if that process… Continue Reading “Writing in A Bewildering Variety of Genres by Karen A. Wyle”

An Interview with Tim Stobierski

What’s your favorite thing you have written? Oh, that’s a tough one! To be honest, Dancehall really does hold a special place in my heart. As a collection, it feels very cohesive, and I love that it tells a story. I’m very proud of it and… Continue Reading “An Interview with Tim Stobierski”

All about ‘Brother Broken’ – Cecile Beaulieu

‘Brother Broken’ is not a tale of woe. It’s not a romance novel, a how-to handbook, a travel guide, a pot-boiler, a sci-fi sequel or a fantasy adventure. It’s a Saskatchewan true story. A slice of history that’s not dark or depressing. A memoir… Continue Reading “All about ‘Brother Broken’ – Cecile Beaulieu”

Reality is Elusively Absurd by Brian Petkash

Reality is elusively absurd. To render in art the every day, the rhythm, and meter of life, can be a fool’s errand. One must first set out to define what is real, it seems, and then develop a method of sending one’s fictional reality… Continue Reading “Reality is Elusively Absurd by Brian Petkash”

Literary Devices Make Writers Giggle by John Espie

Back when I was taking Lit classes, I kept learning about allegory and extended metaphors and allusions and lots of other fancy words, and the whole time I couldn’t help but think, Are these professors taking this stuff way more seriously than the actual writers did?