Personal Update: Embracing the Pantser Within through Camp NaNoWriMo

I’m definitely more of an Architect than a Gardener — but at what cost? After some agonising introspection, I’ve decided to deviate from my meticulous lists and start a brand new novella for Camp NaNoWriMo this month. For a serial planner that hasn’t pantsed her way through a story in years, it’s going to be quite the challenge! Wish me luck… I’m going to need it.

Through a Character’s Eyes: Fable

Here’s what Fable would have to say about her world and the life she so desperately yearns for. Posted in response to the author challenge: “Introduce your novel from your protagonist’s perspective.”

Through a Character’s Eyes: Dimitri

Here’s what Dimitri, a snarky Knight-Captain with a complicated family background and a thousand questions, would have to say about his world. Posted in response to the author challenge: “Introduce your novel from your protagonist’s perspective.”

Through a Character’s Eyes: Zan

Here’s what Zan, a young Magister-to-be, would have to say if asked to describe his world. Posted in response to the author challenge: “Introduce your novel from your protagonist’s perspective.”

Through a Character’s Eyes: Fora

Here’s how Fora would describe her world. Posted in response to the author challenge: “Introduce your novel from your protagonist’s perspective.”

Forever Home

Nothing beats the moment when an animal finally realises they’re home to stay. Here’s a story that was penned in honour of that moment, published by FiftyWordStories!

Of Long Boards and Loveable Fools

Inspired by suspicious cats pacing on furniture. Based on the 99 word writing prompt: “long board”.

Hope, Hibernation, and Coronavirus Scares

On finding the light in the darkness… my Covid-19 scare, hilariously turbulent flight, and dogged determination to keep writing. If you’re in the midst of a quarantine writing slump or just need a good laugh to brighten your day, here’s a blog post that hopes to do just that!

My Rollercoaster NaNoWriMo Ride

My rollercoaster journey from 0 to 52,000 words in two weeks. In this post, I preach on about NaNoWriMo, health, and beating creative depression. I also toot my own horn a fair bit, and wonder whether I’ve abandoned my dark pessimism in favour of rainbow-sprinkled fairydust.

The Word

Bite-sized dark fiction in 50 words: no more, no less.