“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison
I've seen several Instagram posts that say things like "is it sad that my characters are my best friends?" or "I have more conversations with my characters than I do with real people. Is that bad?" Yes. Yes, it is. Not because you're a wallflower with friends that exist only in your mind. That's perfectly… Continue reading Your Characters are NOT Your Friends: A Public Service Announcement for Writers
I don't consider myself a controversial person, nor do I try to stir the pot when I see a problem brewing. However, it's becoming progressively more difficult to stay quiet on certain issues, particularly issues involving censorship. Today I was exploring Bookstagram when I came across a picture from one of the content creators I… Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: Censorship and “Offensive”Bookstagram Pictures
The Crooked Pen 