Book Review Voices of the Future: Stories of Family & Fearlessness by the Author Conservatory Students When I heard that this anthology was being released, I was excited! I love short stories, and the theme of family always made me feel emotional. It was no surprise that I needed this book on my shelf. …
It’s been a month since Lawless was released, and what an experience it has been! Here’s a quick update on how things have been going. <h2>LAWLESS made it to the #1 spot in the sci-fi genre</h2> <p style=”line-height: normal; text-align: left;”>During the first few days the anthology was released, we received this news: </p> <img width=”768″ height=”768″ …
HOW DID I GET HERE? I could feel it. Burnout was creeping up on me, lingering in the back of my mind. The second half of 2023 had me reeling from exhaustion. I was a grad student, speech therapist, wife, and a writer just fighting for the time to write. Then one day, the cool …
Welcome to Covenant The world is a harsh desert made of dust and danger. Get lost in the wasteland, and you’ll run into the violent Desperados and the ominous Order of Kosmoa. If you’re a Journeyman crossing between territories, then you’ll need more luck. The desert is not your friend, and your friends may become …
Hi, friend! I have big news! My fiction will be published for the first time!! (If you can imagine my voice as you read this announcement, think of high-pitched excited squealing. Hahaha.) I’ll be part of a sci-fi anthology, and I am SO EXCITED! It’s not just a personal milestone to me. Honestly, it feels like …
Voices of the Future: Stories of Family & Fearlessness” is the first Student Showcase Anthology from the @authorconservatory. It’s releasing December 5th! I’m looking forward to grabbing a copy! One fun fact about this anthology: 100% of your purchases (including preorders) go to supporting young writers and helping them attend writing conferences where they can meet …
This one’s an oldie but a goodie. I was but a wee youth when Ronald Molmisa‘s Lovestruck series hit the shelves of every Sunday youth group. I thought this series was : Humorous Not preachy Practical Easy to read with it’s conversational English-Tagalog format Loaded with wisdom (Yes, there’s actual advice like not blindly following …
You found me in a constellation.” ― Francesca Zappia, Eliza and Her Monsters Eliza and Her Monsters is a young adult novel by Francesca Zappia . It’s a story about Eliza, a teenage girl who creates a popular webcomic about sea monsters. She’s wildly popular with a massive fandom, ruling the online spaces through her …
Imagine being 14 years old. You’re young and hopeful and full of life. Then imagine the black bird of illness descending over your head, striking you with blindness. This is what it felt like for Janina Rivera. A Night Bird Sings of Blindness and Fear is a compelling memoir written by an author who struggled …
“Existence is the gift. Life is a choice.” – Roshani Chokshi, A Crown of Wishes One of the books I like to reread is A Crown of Wishes. I love this book. The writing is lovely and exquisite. Roshani Chokshi wields words like magic; it’s the kind that coaxes you to fall into a world made …
