Contributed by Evilynne. In the horror genre, zombies are used as a metaphor for ‘xenophobia’, that is fear of ‘the other’. This is a logical fear as the unknown is always just that, unknown. Writers and directors work to create … Continue reading →
We welcome back a long-time member of the Writer’s Retreat, Evey, as a blogger here at the Writer’s Retreat. Here’s her first of what we hope to be many, many posts! World War Z I’ve just finished rereading one of … Continue reading →
Every Thursday, the writers of the Writer’s Retreat participate in the Thursday 13 meme. Come join us as we ruminate on 13 things of interest this Thanksgiving Thursday! Nikki Memmott Tess Miller A. Catherine Noon Darla M. Sands Taurus and … Continue reading →
I posted this on my own blog as well-tesswriteswell.blogspot.com For this week’s Thursday Thirteen I thought I’d list the reasons why I should go to the gym. I was a good girl this week, been there twice! I’d love to … Continue reading →
Thirteen things I could make for dinner. 1. French Toast-fast and warm, it’s cold outside.2. Omelet’s-same as above, seems I’ve got breakfast on my mind.3. Burritos-already got the grated cheese, heat the beans and voila.4. Spaghetti-got some homemade sauce made … Continue reading →
My Secret Life as an Author Hello, my name is Stacey Harlowe. That’s me, in the white SUV idling behind you in the long line of cars waiting to drop off kids at Emerson Elementary this morning. I’m just another … Continue reading →
Review of Stephen King’s ‘On Writing—A Memoir of the Craft’ I found a copy of Stephen King’s writing guide, ‘On Writing–A Memoir of the Craft’ on my Artist’s Date to Barnes and Noble last week. After reading the foreword I … Continue reading →
I recently finished Kresley Cole’s novel, ‘Dark Desires after Dusk’. It is one of her ‘Immortals after Dark’ series. I found it a different take on the often cliched paranormal romance novels that are so popular at the moment. In … Continue reading →
The third kingdom or chapter in “The Vein of Gold” is related to sound. Sound is powerful and can be used in many ways to heal the individual. Ms. Cameron suggests washing in sound, building a sound shield, setting moods, … Continue reading →
Vein of Gold–Alchemy Exercise In the book ‘Vein of Gold’, I found one exercise particularly interesting. It is titled ‘Alchemy’. It consists of taking the destructive and painful words that were used to describe us as children and converting them … Continue reading →