Published inOn Writing, and living!Romantic Tragedy in Mafia Settings and Why We’re Drawn to ThemLove, loyalty, power, and pain. There’s something timeless about love stories set in dangerous worlds that remind us that even in darkness…5d ago5d ago
Published inOn Writing, and living!From Bedtime Stories to a Book: How a Fanfiction Idea Became My OwnFrom reworking an old character to discovering my own creative voice, this is how storytelling taught me I was a writer.Oct 28Oct 28
Published inOn Writing, and living!The Small Things That Mean Everything: How Characters Stay GroundedFrom Katniss’s braid and Mikasa’s scarf to a shattered conch shell and a girl who speaks to the clouds — sometimes the smallest details…Oct 25Oct 25
Published inOn Writing, and living!More Than Words on a Page — How stories change when they meet the reader’s worldI believe that every book is two stories — the one the author writes, and the one the reader experiences.Oct 10Oct 10
Published inOn Writing, and living!The Story I Thought I Was Writing and What It Actually BecameThe Unexpected Journey Behind Everything BlueAug 22A response icon1Aug 22A response icon1
Published inIndie CornerInterview with Indie Author Victoria LiivVictoria Liiv is a talented author of YA Fantasy, Romantasy, and Romance. Her stories tend to merge immersive worlds, heartfelt characters…Aug 17Aug 17
Published inOn Writing, and living!Why Uncomfortable Themes Make Great Comfort ReadsHow stories about grief, loss, and struggle can soothe rather than shatter usAug 11Aug 11
Published inIndie CornerIndie Corner Review: Elevate With MeA Closed-door romance with heartfelt characters and a whole lot of charm.Aug 9Aug 9
Published inOn Writing, and living!My Love Affair With Fictional GriefHow Stories Let Me Mourn What I Couldn’t Name in Real LifeAug 6Aug 6
Published inOn Writing, and living!Why I Still Believe in Slow-Burn StoriesIn a World of Instant Gratification, I Choose the Long Road to ConnectionAug 4A response icon2Aug 4A response icon2