Redbubble vs. Spring Review: Which POD Apparel Site is Better?
Print-on-demand (POD) platforms have become increasing popular, especially among influencers and personal brands that lack the resources to print, store, […]
The Bookworm’s Holiday Shopping Guide: Gifts for Readers & Writers
If you’re trying to brainstorm gift ideas for a bookworm in your life, the good news is we’re pretty easy to shop for! Here are some ideas that readers and writers are sure to love
The “Theory of Omission” in Writing | Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory
Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory, also called the “theory of omission,” is a concept that has fascinated me. What exactly is he talking about…?
Chronicles of Avilésor Cosplay | Project Alpha Costumes
Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you’re looking for a trick-or-treating costume or planning your next Comic Con cosplay, […]
A Writer’s Song: Why You Should “Write What You Know”
There were two bits of advice I remember receiving when I first became a columnist, although I don’t recall from […]
Should Authors Publish Under Their Real Name or a Pseudonym?
When I completed Shadow Rider, my first full-length fantasy novel, I sucked in my breath, summoned every ounce of courage, […]
Personal Resume Website: What Is It and Do You Need One?
If you’re wondering what a personal resume website is, you’re actually on one right now. On the Cobblestone Road started […]
Fantasy Worldbuilding: Tolkien’s Primary and Secondary Worlds
I was a junior in high school when I gave my first full-length fantasy novel, Shadow Rider, to two of […]
Imposter Syndrome: Why Do Artists Feel Like They’re Not Good Enough?
If you’re a creative of any sort — a painter, sculptor, musician, author, poet, dancer, etc. — you’ve probably struggled […]
Q&A: Harmony Todd, Founder of Old Soul Artisan Literary Candles
In 2020, I had the amazing opportunity to partner with Harmony Todd from Old Soul Artisan to collaborate on a […]
