On discipline and the quiet work that turns ideas into books
By Chris Dunmire | Updated 2/25/26
I had the pleasure of attending a book release party where I met two standout YA fantasy authors, D.L. Taylor and Logan Karlie, celebrating the release of the second installment in Taylor’s duology The Beasts We Bury and The Beasts We Raise. More …
How collaboration and focus help you finish what you start
By Susan M. Brackney | Updated 2/15/26
Dear Muse,
My creative energy is like a Ping-Pong ball bouncing off the walls, and there are not enough lifetimes for me to accomplish all of my goals. I'm very frustrated, because I can't seem to concentrate on one project at a time or even place them in any order of importance. More…
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Why You Have to Make Up with Your Siblings
If you don't show me your broken heart, then I can't find myself in your story.
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