[Review] Soundless by Richelle Mead
Soundless by Richelle Mead features a female protagonist named Fei who lives in a village on top of a mountain, a village without sound. When I heard tell of this book, I was immediately intrigued,…
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The Craft of Writing Part II
When you’re convinced that your writing is the absolute best it can be, you’re ready to start submitting to journals, magazines, and newspapers. Figure out what genre your piece belongs in (Is it a…
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In some of my previous posts, I talked about how to submit your writing if you’re looking to be published either during or after your university studies. Now let’s talk about the nuts and bolts that…
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Fangirling Over Fangirl!
I am an avid reader; whenever I get Amazon gift cards (like I did for my birthday), 50% or more of my purchases will be books. I have always loved to read, as I have stated many times before. By…
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