by Sarah Spradlin | Dec 7, 2016 | Poetry
When I was younger, I collected potshard stories about a place where grown-ups lived. I wondered about it on summer days— feet had grass-tickled toes and mud-caked heels, fingers were perches for butterfly kisses, ears were homes for the angels’ laughter, eyes were...
by kingdompen | Dec 5, 2016 | Articles, Characters, Style
A week ago, I talked about why the portrayal of a character’s internal thoughts and emotions is inherent to the novel, and how excluding that component can hinder the potential of your story. However, crafting a distinct, compelling POV (point-of-view) isn’t as simple...
by Josiah DeGraaf | Dec 2, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Fiction
[Spoiler Warning: Since this book is a classic and a couple centuries old, the ending will be discussed in this review.] After two long years, Hester Prynne’s husband returns to America to find his wife charged with adultery for having a child while he was absent,...
by kingdompen | Nov 30, 2016 | Poetry
By Tessa Just Love Unselfish feeling, Great affection for something, Desire to care for, Emotion. Joy Great happiness, Satisfaction for a job well done, Deep contentment, Delight. Peace Absence of stress, A state of harmony and serenity, A tranquil feeling, Silence....
by kingdompen | Nov 28, 2016 | Articles, Characters, Style
By definition, what is a novel? At first glance, the answer may seem simple: it’s a prosaic work of fiction that meets a certain word count and is bound up in book form. But if you look into the issue more deeply, you’ll see it’s trickier to explain what makes a novel...
