Characterisation

So, you consider yourself to be a creative writer and you have a story to tell. You have a good idea for a plot and an excellent hold over the language you write in. But, you are facing a small problem—you don’t know how you want your characters to be like. This is a common...

The Sahara Chronicles Book 3: Lead The Way

The young lad was on duty around the perimeter of the forest his clan ruled, when he spotted a familiar red-head running ahead of him in the path he was on. ‘Oh no, don’t tell me that’s the geria.’ He sighed. ‘Now that I’ve seen her, I have to approach her. Oh Circe, please don’t...

Our Motherland

This landThat has been the embodimentOf successes and losses,Of great rulers and immense sacrifices –To-day, our Mother India is celebratingThe act of self-governance.This landThat has been the homelandOf free men and bold women,Of melodious singers and daring fighters –To-day, this independent India is celebratingThe Purna Swaraj of 1930. Great have beenThe sacrifices,The accomplishments,And the compassionOf...

Love Lost and Found

After Evelyn experiences a horrible heartbreak, she's not sure she wants to be in another relationship.

Hope in Stories and What Makes A World: Guest Post from V. Ananya (Noblebright Spotlight)

I am back again with another guest post from a noblebright fantasy author. V. Ananya, author of The Young Foreigner is here to tell us how fantasy came into her life, what noblebright means to her, and how she sees the connection between world-building and character. She’s got some really great things to say! Fantasy is...

The Sahara Chronicles Book 3: The Sole Survivor of the Apple Grove

The wolf was happy—it had the land around the tree entirely for itself. He had become tired of seeing so much happiness and so many families in the area and now that the poisoned apples had begun to sprout, it had driven away the entire giraffe, bird, and lion population. The wolf was alone and...

Year-End Reflections and What I Expect in the New Year

The year 2023 is ending, paving way for the new year 2024. The year had been a rollercoaster ride - what with me being pregnant half the year, writing away, reading books and watching a lot of Asian dramas, losing my right hand to records, and watching my little kid grow up and achieve his...

Hey SciFi & Fantasy Authors – I have space on my blog for you! #SciFi #Fantasy #EpicFantasy #ZeeKelleyBlog

I am all about sharing the author love! Everyone can always use a little boost getting their books out there! If you write any of the following, let’s get you featured! Did I mention it’s FREE? Epic FantasyHigh FantasyClassic FantasyGaslampSteampunkMythologicalDragons & Mythical CreaturesSwords & SorceryDark FantasyAction/AdventureComing of AgeColonizationCyberpunkDungeons & DragonsDystopianFantasy SportsGamingGalactic EmpireGenetic EngineeringHard ScienceHorrorMangaMagical RealismMyth...

A Grimwire Christmas

London 1817 Madam Rustwood stood in the living room with a giant Christmas tree near the fireplace, the ornaments and packed gifts all around her feet. The Grimwire Academy was empty—all gone for a nature walk to enhance their energies. With her High Priestess powers, she lifted multiple ornaments from the floor and placed them...

Ananya’s “As You Like It” #47

I think beauty comes not only physically, but with age: with age, our self-confidence and self-respect increases, which makes us feel and look more beautiful than we were. Read more of my fictional (and non-fictional) work on my blog: https://ananyascribblesaround.wordpress.com/

Being A New Mother

It's been a while since I posted on this blog. I've been more active on my social media. What's taking up my time and energy is - postpartum recovery, child care, and my coursework. I'm opening my story documents every day to write, even if only five or ten words. That's still progress at a...

Story Snippet #28

“There’s something positively special about being abnormal, too.” Bethy frowned at this. “Really? Aside from what – abnormal?” Sarcasm dripped with each syllable that she spoke. Daniel chuckled. “Sure, you could say that. All I mean is, it’s not such a bad thing being not normal. There are a lot of good things that can...

Back in Action!

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Life Update – 04/08/2023

Hello after nearly a month! My last post of a story snippet was on 10 July 2023. Ever since, I hadn't posted any articles yet, but was more active on other social media platforms, if you follow me there. I joined Threads, too - you can find me at v_ananya_author. The profile picture here is...

Story Snippet #27

‘People grow, they change,’ he told himself. ‘This was who she grew up into. This is whom I should fight now.’ He grunted inwardly. ‘Me fighting my friend? Doesn’t seem very loyal at all.’ ~~~The Lost Fable, Book 2 of The Sahara Chronicles Find this much-acclaimed epic fantasy series here!  

Monster Mission by Eva Ibbotson | Review

I took up the book, "Monster Mission", in my library as soon as I saw the name of its author. For, I've read her books before and I loved them very much. The cover was really fascinating and though it gave me the impression that it was a tween book, I still took it up....

Perfecting the Art of Writing: Some Uncomfortable Truths

Writing is an art, and not all artforms can be developed simply by an inherent talent. The talent is just a potential you show; the rest comes with practice. Also, in that train of thought, simply practicing writing when you have no aptitude for it will not make you a good writer. Without the aptitude,...

Dear Lover

Dear Lover, I write to you even as I am kept captive in a garden guarded heavily by demonesses and those loyal to my abductor.  And it is not an entirely bad place, either, just because of what its owner is - I've seen Lanka from above; and this garden, too, everyday. The city is...

Story Snippet #26

    “The library at Sofia, I heard, is where all answers are found. Of course, it is not easy to enter. But may I suggest something even better?”     He blinked in surprise. “Oh…kay.”     “Think up something yourself,” she replied, her gaze unwavering. “It’s all very well to repeat something someone...

The Child Inside

You've been inside me for a few months now, Growing, developing, moving, I can only see you on a hospital screen - And so, even when I don't like it much, I go there anyway, just for a chance to see you Again and again. When we first found out about your existence, I was...