So, there’s a dumpster fire happening, and as a very long-time participant in Nanowrimo and someone who has promoted the forums in past years, I don’t feel right not speaking up about this. I’m about to talk about some heavy topics – namely child abuse, grooming, and the safety of minors online – so if… Continue reading My take on the Nanowrimo situation
I started writing novels when I was 14, and let me tell you, I did not want to be published. I was terrified of the idea of other people reading my books – a fear that only grew stronger as time went on, anxiety began to make a cozy home for itself inside my soul,… Continue reading 2022 Round-up!
Author’s note: This post was originally written prior to the November, 2023 child grooming scandal and subsequent slow death of Nanowrimo as an official event. While I no longer support them as an organization, the challenge of writing a novel in a month is one I still believe has merit, so the writing advice below… Continue reading Nanowrimo 2022 Kickoff!
Hi, I’m Colleen. Welcome! I’m a science fiction novelist from the Pacific Northwest currently working towards self-publication. This blog is a space to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way, along with literary analysis and the occasional review. My hope is for this site to become a helpful resource for other aspiring… Continue reading Welcome!