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Breaking Down the Worlds of Science Fiction

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Apr 12, 2018
1 min

Breaking Down the Worlds of Science Fiction

Photo by Daniel Cheung on Unsplash Well, fellow CF friends, something is amiss. Yesterday it was Easter Sunday and today I woke up to find it’s almost halfway through the month! *blink, blink* It may have something to do with the fact that I spent a few days down in Florida and now my whole writing groove is thrown off. Eep! But, I’m back and (hopefully) will have meaningful things to post. *wink* So, head on over to AlmostAnAuthor to check out my latest fantasy/sci-fi post.

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The Secret of Your Success–AlmostAnAuthor

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Mar 12, 2018
1 min

The Secret of Your Success–AlmostAnAuthor

Hello CF world! My latest fantasy/sci-fi blog post has gone live over at AlmostAnAuthor. *jumps up and down in excitement* This month isn’t necessarily about craft. Rather, my words are meant to be encouraging in this uncertain world of writing and publishing. It’s no secret that it’s becoming more difficult to get published in Christian publishing houses for fantasy and sci-fi writers. So here’s one way you can change your perspective and find success right now, while contin

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The Bones of Your Fantasy World

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Feb 7, 2018
1 min

The Bones of Your Fantasy World

Happy February! Can you believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day? *blink blink* Twenty-eighteen is certainly in full swing! Which means another one of my posts over at AlmostAnAuthor has gone live. *skip and flip!* You can check it out here. How about you? How is your writing going so far this year? Do you have a solid plot for your WIP? What about you non-writers? Has anyone been able to keep their New Years Resolutions? Feel free to leave a comment below! ~Laura Photo by Joshua

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A New Year for Fantasy and Sci-fi

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Jan 10, 2018
1 min

A New Year for Fantasy and Sci-fi

Hey guys! My most recent blog post has gone live on the Almost An Author website! Check it out here. What fantasy or sci-fi websites help you when crafting your manuscript? Feel free to leave a comment below! ~Laura Photo by Max Felner on Unsplash #SciFi #Fantasy #AmWriting #resources #scifi #almostanauthor #guestblog #Writing

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Blog Posts and Interviews

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Dec 14, 2017
1 min

Blog Posts and Interviews

So, I’ve got a couple fun things that just came out. First off, my monthly article for Almost An Author posted a few days ago. This is a good one if you’re a writer struggling to nail that first page of your manuscript. You can check it out here. Also, I had the privilege of being interviewed for Serious Writer, Inc in a new feature called Genre Chat. You can find the YouTube link here. But be forewarned, I literally blacked out during this thing. *Insert awkward smile here*

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Teaching Your Characters to Fight Write

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Oct 10, 2017
1 min

Teaching Your Characters to Fight Write

Hey guys! How is your week going? Another blog post I wrote for the Almost an Author website has gone live. You can check it out here. And yes, I did word the title of the piece with purpose. You’ll have to read it to find out why! *wink, wink* Photo by Jason Briscoe on Unsplash #martialarts #Fantasy #AmWriting #character #fight #scifi #almostanauthor #guestblog

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Setting Versus Dialogue

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Aug 7, 2017
1 min

Setting Versus Dialogue

Hey guys! I promise I’ve got that blog post summarizing the Realm Makers conference coming. I’m having a hard time dwindling down so many words to describe such a life changing event! *sigh* In the meantime, check out my latest blog post for the Almost An Author website! Are you a writer that “sees” the setting or the dialogue first? Your answer just might help you hone your craft! Happy writing, friends! Photo credit Unsplash by NASA #setting #SciFi #Fantasy #dialogue #AmWri

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Fantasy Flash Fiction 101

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Jul 7, 2017
1 min

Fantasy Flash Fiction 101

Hey guys! I meant to post this yesterday but, erm…forgot. *wink* So here it is! My most recent blog post for the AlmostAnAuthor website! Have you ever wanted to write flash fiction but weren’t sure where to begin? Check out my post here and give it a try. **Warning: Writing flash fiction can become addictive. Write at your own risk. (Tee hee.) Okay, for those waiting for the official flash fiction story for today, it’s coming! Look for it a little later. Happy writing, friend

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The Secret to a Good Sidekick

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Jun 7, 2017
1 min

The Secret to a Good Sidekick

It’s time to head on over to AlmostAnAuthor to check out my latest blog post in the fantasy/sci-fi arena. This month we discuss sidekicks–why you need one and the role they can play within your story. My sincerest apologies to Jar-Jar Binks–(It’s not you, it’s me. Promise.)–but the truth had to come out. We all desperately want a Samwise. (In fact, I’ve long suspected that it’s ingrained in our human psyche to continue to search for a pal like Sam until our dying day. But tha

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Guest Blog Post: Five Courses of the Rough Draft

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May 30, 2017
1 min

Guest Blog Post: Five Courses of the Rough Draft

Hey guys! I’m on the road again, back in Delaware and ready to head into Pennsylvania, as well. (I know! I just can’t stay put! *wink*) Today I have the privilege of Guest Posting on fellow writer Kellie M Parker‘s blog! Check out my post “Five Courses of the Rough Draft” and stick around to see what other fun things Kellie has to say about her writing journey! Hope you all had a good Memorial Day! Happy writing, friends! Photo credit Unsplash by Annie Spratt #FirstDraft #Kel

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Four Ways to Give Your Fantasy or Sci-fi Character a Name

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May 6, 2017
1 min

Four Ways to Give Your Fantasy or Sci-fi Character a Name

Hello friends! The SFF post I wrote over at AlmostAnAuthor has gone live! Visit here to glean a few ideas on how to choose a name for your characters. I’ve had a busy week moving into my new home in North Carolina! Yesterday was official “signing” day and today we have a team of people coming to help us unload our moving pods! Yippee! Hopefully the next post I write will be from my official writing desk!! Prayers appreciated! Happy writing friends! Photo credit Unsplash by NA

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Flash Fiction Guest Post: How I Became a Zombie Cheerleader

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May 2, 2017
1 min

Flash Fiction Guest Post: How I Became a Zombie Cheerleader

Hey folks!! Happy news! A Flash Fiction story I wrote for SlasherMonsterMagazine went live last week. You can check it out here. Interesting fact: It’s loosely–very loosely–based on something that happened to me in college!! Ha! Enjoy the story! Awesome artwork created by SlashMonsterMagazine. Go read the story! 🙂 #SlasherMonsterMagazine #flashfiction #flashfictionfriday #horror #Speculative #zombie #guestblog #specfiction #cheerleader

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The Fantastical Character of Setting

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Apr 6, 2017
1 min

The Fantastical Character of Setting

Another month has arrived along with my latest post at AlmostAnAuthor! This month we’re discussing the character of setting. Check it out here to see what you think! Happy writing, friends! Photo credit Unsplash by NASA #setting #SciFi #Fantasy #character #scifi #almostanauthor #A3 #guestblog

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Guest Post: 8 Ways to Find Brilliant Story Ideas by Kellie M. Parker

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Mar 8, 2017
4 min

Guest Post: 8 Ways to Find Brilliant Story Ideas by Kellie M. Parker

Hello, readers of Caffeinated Fiction! I’m delighted to join you here today. One of the things people often ask me when they find out I’m a writer is, “How do you come up with your story ideas?” Great question! I’ve put together a list of 8 different techniques I’ve used to find inspiration for my stories. Hopefully they’ll help you too! Photo credit PEXELS Asking “What if?” questions The world is full of interesting possibilities when you start asking questions, and you can

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The Many Worlds of Sci-fi and Fantasy

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Mar 7, 2017
1 min

The Many Worlds of Sci-fi and Fantasy

My contribution to the AlmostAnAuthor website for March has been posted! The subject for this month: The Many Worlds of Sci-fi and Fantasy. Where do the characters of your story live? Check out the post to see! Happy writing, friends! Photo credit Unsplash by NASA #setting #SciFi #Fantasy #AmWriting #scifi #almostanauthor #guestblog

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Recycle, Reuse, Rewrite

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Feb 6, 2017
1 min

Recycle, Reuse, Rewrite

Hello CF friends! It’s that time again! My most recent post for the Fantasy/SciFi section over at AlmostAnAuthor has gone live. Fan of the TV series Firefly? You might be interested in what I have to say in my post Recycle, Reuse, Rewrite! Check out the blog post here. Happy writing, friends! Photo Credit Unsplash by NASA #JossWhedon #cultclassic #SciFi #Fantasy #AmWriting #rewrite #scifi #almostanauthor #Firefly #guestblog

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Taking Critique Like a Jedi

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Jan 11, 2017
1 min

Taking Critique Like a Jedi

Hey friends! A post I recently wrote has gone ‘live’ over at the AlmostAnAuthor website! Take a look and let me know your comments below. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the discussion of Taking Critique Like a Jedi!! Happy writing, friends! Photo credit Unsplash by Daniel Cheung #AmWriting #critiquing #almostanauthor #guestblog #critique

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Where You Can Find Me, and Other News.

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Dec 6, 2016
2 min

Where You Can Find Me, and Other News.

Hey guys! I’m still alive after NaNo! Isn’t that great news?! Yay! *Cartwheel and flip* Actually, I really am alive and still kicking. Sorry to slack on my FF post this past Friday. I had the story and everything (Still do. Inside my head, of course.) but the weekend arrived early so alas, you will have to wait another few days to read my story. BUT until then, you can find a couple things I’ve written for other websites! Head on over to AlmostAnAuthor for my Fantasy/Sci-Fi a

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The Drama of Writing YA: My Guest Post with Kelly F. Barr

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Oct 6, 2016
1 min

The Drama of Writing YA: My Guest Post with Kelly F. Barr

Hey guys!! I’m super excited to have the opportunity to Guest Post on another blog today! Please check it out and show my good friend, Kelly, some love for hosting Caffeinated Fiction! Check out her Flash Fiction and other posts while you’re there. She’s a great writer! You can find the blog post here. And feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to hear your thoughts on ‘The Drama of Writing YA’! Happy writing, friends! Photo credit Unsplash Annie Spratt #KellyFBarr #drama #YA

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Almost an Author Guest Blog Post!

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Aug 6, 2016
1 min

Almost an Author Guest Blog Post!

Hey friends!! A Guest blog post I wrote has gone live on the Almost an Author website. Check out my thoughts on Freedom from Plot! Feel free to leave a comment! 🙂 Happy writing! Photo cred. unsplash by Christoffer Engstrom #AmWriting #almostanauthor #freedomfromplot #guestblog #Writing

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