Have you ever had a friend recommend a book to you? They rant and rave, hyping it up until you can’t stand it anymore and ask for their copy. Or, if you’re like me, you got out and buy it … Read the rest
Writing Life
Author Interview: Amanda J. Clay
I am incredibly fortunate to be able to follow my passion and write. Every day I take a moment to give thanks and appreciate my journey, my husband, and my readers. Without all of you, I’d be in a much … Read the rest
Aphantasia
First things first: No, I didn’t spell fantasia wrong.
Not long ago, I posed a question to my Facebook group: What fact amazes you every time you think of it? My readers did not disappoint with their answers, … Read the rest
Fall out of love…
A letter to aspiring writers… it’s okay to fall out of love with your work.
I promise. Truly, it is. Before I wrote Coven, I spent roughly three and a half years working and reworking a YA Fantasy novel … Read the rest
The Writer vs. The Reader
I used to be afraid to read when I first started writing.
I was petrified, honestly.
I convinced myself that reading while writing was entirely off-limits. The chance of accidentally stealing an idea from a fellow author was too high. … Read the rest
The Realities of Working from Home
I’d like to start this blog off with a small disclaimer. *Takes