The Importance of “Genius Loci” in Fiction and Nonfiction Writing
The term “genius loci” originates from Roman mythology. More figuratively in today’s society, it’s the atmosphere of a place.
Category: On the Topic of Writing
A Writer’s Year In Review | 2018
The sun has set on 2018, and with multiple publications added to my résumé, it was a year to remember!
Writing Science-Fantasy
NoĂ« stepped up to the mic to discuss the challenges and pleasures of writing in the popular but widely misunderstood genres of fantasy, science fiction….
Voices Release Party: “Home”
The first edition of Voices literary journal was published this year, and a week ago on the seventeenth of May, the Lubeznik […]
2018 Gathering of Writers
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, I stood on the snowy steps of the Indiana State Library in downtown Indianapolis. I […]
I Am a Writer
âSo, what do you do?â Itâs one of the first inquiries after an introduction, and for me, itâs one of the hardest to answer….
A Writer’s Year In Review | 2017
If Iâm going to be honest, I am a little disappointed I wasnât able to announce a partnership with a […]
My First Writing Conference
On Saturday, October 28, 2017, I attended my first writing conference. The night before, I was awake well into the early hours of the morning….
Writing Delightfully Dishonest Characters
“Show, don’t tell.” I’d consider this to be the golden rule of writing. There are many ways to introduce new information…
Peek and the Kiawah Dolphins: Where Fantasy Meets Reality
I’ve talked about why I write fantasy, and recently I pondered why I read fantasy…..