Exploring Mental Health and Domestic Violence through Paula Macena’s Poetry Collection
By: Ashley Coombs Poets have the unique ability in the world of literature to capture the raw essence of human emotions and experiences, shedding light on topics that might otherwise remain hidden. Paula Macena’s latest poetry collection, Penance of the Byronic Hero, does exactly that. With a strong emphasis on mental illness and domestic violence, […]
Interview with Katherine Forrister
Katherine Forrister is the author of the dark fantasy novel, Lodestone, and the historical fantasy romance novel, The Hand-me-down Maiden. Lodestone follows magic hustler, Melaine, who has the rare ability to infuse magic into a lodestone which she can sell for others’ use. In search of a better life, she turns to her idol, the […]
How to Write an Epic: Advice from Meiling Colorado
I think one of the most difficult novels to write is the epic. Usually an epic is long, following our characters (who tend to be a larger group than the average novel) on a daunting journey, with surprises and new revelations at every bend. It’s no wonder it’s a challenge for any author. But for […]
