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Privilege of the skin
I was born into the world of white privilege. A world that without knowing back then gives me advantages and safety above others. I learned as I aged how people with skin that differs from mine had to fear what I didn’t. And were not handed advantages as I was. This was the life I…
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How to stay inspired during dark times.
Be it sadness, depression, or epidemic. Emotions are a tool to be used to convey your feelings and that of your characters into words. Use what you are feeling in your story; this helps your story feel deeper to the reader and can help ease your tension. I use writing as a type of therapy.…
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Zelkova, more than a parking lot tree
When we look at trees, passing by as we walk down the street, or as we park our car, we don’t give much thought as to where they come from. Like humans, trees didn’t start out on pavement or in pots. They came from forests, mountains and valleys. We are all native to the wild…
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Book Signings: Barnes and Noble and Mysterious Galaxy Books
Come meet me and get a signed copy of Legend of Zelkova. My next signings are at Barnes and Noble in Oceanside, CA on October 17th – 7pm and Mysterious Galaxy Books in San Diego, CA on October 19th at 12pm. Had a great time at the Danbury Library and Oceanside Library book signings.
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Zelkova: Before the Legend
Sixteen Zelkova rushed through the thick shrubs that surrounded her. She knew better than to go this deep into her uncle’s territory. Litore was off limits and had been for quite some times. Every time she asked her father about it, he turned stern. Not wanting to talk about it. Even her brother Pyrus, knew…
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My take on anger
There is a time and place for anger. It can be used to start a movement or a motivation to change something in life. However, it shouldn’t be used continuously and can harm those who over use it. Anger can be a dangerous emotion. It’s true that anger breeds more anger. It can consume all…
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Branching Into Different Genres
When I’m writing in different genres I think of them in two different universes. In my fantasy books, I’m building new worlds where there are no limits, labels or restrictions holding the characters down. My fantasy novels tend to have hidden meanings within them that intertwine with the other books in the series, connecting them…
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How I found myself to start writing
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! I’ve always been a day dreamer, ever since I was young. I would think of stories and worlds beyond the one I found myself in. I was homeschooled and felt isolated at times, so day dreaming was a way to…