Where stories thrive and readers unite.
Live Last read · last published · next check
I just finished editing draft four of The Cardinal Witch. Editing is exhausting. Frustrating. Humbling. It’s the part where you have to confront every decision you made when you were writing with abandon at one o’clock in the morning, fueled by adrenaline, caffeine, and far too much optimism.
Urban fantasy author Aly Welch talks about writing Dark Angel, the sixth book in her Masquerade series, exploring identity, perception, and chosen family. She opens up about writing through intense moments, growing as a storyteller, and finding balance between discipline, creativity, and chaos.
I’ve been thinking about why some characters stay with us long after a book ends. In my earlier novels, I created characters I genuinely care about — but with my new project, something shifted. I didn’t just care about them; I fell for them in a whole new way.
A practical Guide to not losing your mind while beta readers review your draft.
How using beta readers can make your manuscript even better.
As a writer, I have lots of opinions about AI and its use in writing. And those feelings have ranged from righteous rage to deep skepticism and back again. It made me wonder how readers—and other writers—feel about it. So, I went looking for a little data—not vibes, not talking-head OpEds, and not your cousin Betty’s tea-leaf-reading-auntie. Research. Facts. Conclusions drawn from the scientific…
Urban fantasy vs. contemporary fantasy: what happens when your “urban” story takes place in a small town? Join me as I unpack the maze of fantasy subgenres and share lessons learned from past books.
“From bachelor party awkwardness to blood-soaked mayhem, Suckers takes a familiar setup and twists it into something wild and wicked. With vampires, satire, and a club themed around the seven deadly sins, Suckers is a genre-bending ride that refuses to follow the rules—much like its creator, G.A. Finocchiaro.” In this interview, we talk dread, defiance, and the art of writing for your toughest…
This blog post isn't really about writing. Well, it is and it isn't. Just over one week ago, a very close friend of mine -- Maureen --...
How love and loyalty define some of my favorite characters
