We see worldbuilding a great deal in fantasy and sci-fi books. It gives context for the otherworldly story and characters. I read an apt description which says good worldbuilding shows what the characters see; great worldbuilding shows what they may take for granted or even try to ignore. I recently read Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko…
Book Spotlight: Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
“There’s a big difference between saying you’re disabled and saying you’re incapable.” It’s clear why this book was included in my daughter’s Battle of the Books reading material. It was a fun, touching story about thirteen-year-old Aven Green, who was born without arms and must face the challenges of moving to a new city and…
A Wolf’s Labyrinth
I am currently querying my debut novel, A Wolf’s Labyrinth. A Wolf’s Labyrinth is a young adult fantasy novel centering on the intertwined stories of Arturo, an eighteen-year-old stone mason who survives the collapse of a blazing building, and seventeen-year-old Isabel, who is partially blind due to a childhood accident. Arturo’s ability to survive the…
Why My Kids Make Me a Better Writer
Meeting your kids needs on a daily basis and finding time to write seem counter to each other. Well, they are! But there are valuable qualities which can be discovered through parenthood that can maintain and encourage your writing. Taking care of kids every day challenges us to find time and energy to write. And…
Christine Letizia 