My parents did something very clever. Whenever they saw me with a book, they left me alone. The house could have been on fire. Didn’t matter. They… Read more “How My Parents Tricked Me Into Becoming a Lifelong Reader”
Always Being Born
I suppose my story begins with my birth. But which one? The truth is I was born a liar, and like all liars, I’m being born all… Read more “Always Being Born”
Sinking My Teeth Into Publishing, Part 2: Knowing What I Have… In Context
In the previous post we talked about how to look at your story. We narrowed down the genre and word count. It’s important to note that different… Read more “Sinking My Teeth Into Publishing, Part 2: Knowing What I Have… In Context”
Sinking My Teeth Into Publishing: Intro
I have a short story called “Teeth” . This blog series is about my meanderings through the publishing world as I try to get it published. In… Read more “Sinking My Teeth Into Publishing: Intro”
Looking for Inspiration in Words
As a highly verbal author, I often find ideas in words. An interesting word or phrase can spark an idea for a story. My visual friends find… Read more “Looking for Inspiration in Words”
Sinking My Teeth Into Publishing, Part 1: Knowing What I Have
I have a short story called “Teeth” . This blog series is about my meanderings through the publishing world as I try to get it published. In… Read more “Sinking My Teeth Into Publishing, Part 1: Knowing What I Have”
PUBLICATION: Carmina Magazine, “Cthonic Exile”
Pleased to say my poem “Cthonic Exile” has been accepted by Carmina Magazine. It will be published in the forthcoming September issue. Edited by Clarabelle Fields, Carmina Magazine is dedicated… Read more “PUBLICATION: Carmina Magazine, “Cthonic Exile””
Giving Sci-Fi Characters Futuristic Names
Names are my favorite kind of worldbuilding. Of course, when crafting a character, all the pieces matter. Think language, geography, social attitudes, rank and hierarchy, and origin.… Read more “Giving Sci-Fi Characters Futuristic Names”
Welcome to my writing space
Thanks for stopping by! I am excited to have a place to share my work. Hope you find something strange and inspiring. Feel free to share your… Read more “Welcome to my writing space”
Cameryn Araduke 