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!
Well, friends, November is upon us, and with it National Novel Writing Month. It’s time to whip out a blank word document, grab the nearest half-baked novel idea, and BS yourself a 50,000-word manuscript in 30 days. This, in case you have somehow missed this critical fact about me, is my absolute favorite writing event… 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!