Tag: creative writing
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Writers’ Corner // Author Interview with Ava Morgyn
Hello everyone! Today I am excited to present to you an interview session with Ava Morgyn, who is the writer of “Resurrection Girls.” Ava will share some insights about her influences, her inspiration, and her writing process. 1. What are some of your favourite novels? I’ve always been a giant fan of The Handmaid’s Tale,…
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Writers’ Corner // Excerpt from KAEROU Time to Go Home
By B. Jeanne Shibahara Before any American soldiers could rape and kill them, most of Fusako’s friends had vowed to use chopsticks to grip their own tongues, bite them off, and bleed to death. A few of those friends later married American officers. One moved to Alaska and sent Fusako a coin purse of baby seal…
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Writers’ Corner // Guest Post: The Four Rules of Writing
By Sanjiv Lingard Last night, on the 28th Street subway, I saw two women deep in conversation. My mind raced. Were they old friends, rivals, or maybe estranged lovers? If you’re like me, a story can spin out of an everyday observation. The secret is being able to get those stories out of your mind…
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My WIP aesthetics (and blurb!)
Happy Wednesday! Have you ever played pranks on a telemarketer? Recently, when a telemarketer called, I couldn’t resist. It’s kind of a funny story: Telemarketer: Hello, my name is Susan. I am calling you from The Organization that Do Surveys about Cereal Products.* Do you have a few minutes to participate in a survey? Me:…