Heart of Ice Is DONE!
I didn’t cry when I finished my last book. I didn’t expect to this time, but I did. Maybe it’s because the last scene I was working on is the last scene in the whole book. (That’s rare in novel writing.) Maybe it’s because the messages in this novel are so impactful. The story could...Continue reading
Pantoum Poetic Form
The pantoum poetic form is unique and specific. Each line repeats exactly twice, which means it has to make sense in two different contexts. Because readers know that every line will come back, they tend to form firm expectations. The best pantoums subvert these expectations and challenge the reader's assumptions. Pantoum Form A pantoum consists...Continue reading
New Flash Fiction: Fold Already!
This little comedy came from one of our first Write Nights. (Learn about the year one Write Night Anthology here >>) I had 30 minutes to write a story based on the following prompts: Genre: Alien Romance Location: Wild West Saloon Problem: Huge fart on the way Fold Already! “Uhewww,” Milno muttered to himself and...