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A Remote Ranch, A Dangerous Secret: Reviewing You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose

A Remote Ranch, A Dangerous Secret: Reviewing You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose

Thinking of a vacation? Here’s a great read to wrap up the summer! Published in 2023, You Shouldn't Have Come Here is a psychological thriller set against the haunting beauty of rural Wyoming. You mig... ...more

Craft Development ,Book Reviews &Writer Suggestions

August 14, 20253 min read

Lost in Space – Review of Evan Graham’s Tantalus Depths, a Sci-Fi Thriller of a Mission Gone Wrong

Lost in Space – Review of Evan Graham’s Tantalus Depths, a Sci-Fi Thriller of a Mission Gone Wrong

I picked up Tantalus Depths about nine months ago, and it’s one of those stories that I’ll never forget. Published in 2022, Evan Graham’s debut novel is an interesting blend of sci-fi, psychological s... ...more

Craft Development ,Book Reviews &Writer Suggestions

August 10, 20252 min read

Overcoming Self-Doubt as an Unpublished Writer

Overcoming Self-Doubt as an Unpublished Writer

Here’s how I deal with self-doubt as a young, unpublished writer—and how I keep going anyway. ...more

Craft Development ,Overcoming Obstacles &Writer Suggestions

July 11, 20254 min read

How I Stay Motivated to Write (Even When It’s Hard)

How I Stay Motivated to Write (Even When It’s Hard)

I've found that staying motivated isn't about waiting for that big spark of inspiration. Instead, it’s about pushing through and finding ways to keep going, especially when it feels like a real strugg... ...more

Craft Development ,Overcoming Obstacles &Writer Suggestions

June 16, 20254 min read

3 Reasons Why I Write Speculative Fiction

3 Reasons Why I Write Speculative Fiction

I feel most alive when I’m writing speculative fiction. Here’s why I keep coming back to it. ...more

Craft Development ,Overcoming Obstacles &Writer Suggestions

April 15, 20253 min read

How I Started Writing: My Journey as a Fiction Writer

How I Started Writing: My Journey as a Fiction Writer

Every writer has an origin story—the moment they first felt that spark to create something extraordinary. For me, that spark ignited in childhood, where a whiteboard and a wild imagination became my f... ...more

Craft Development ,Overcoming Obstacles &Writer Suggestions

March 10, 20252 min read

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