And that sounds really neat. I’m not a goldfish person, but I know the kinds of crazy detail that can go into niche business type things.

I’d love to read a thing or two. Here’s my email: buddy@buddylieberman-martialarts.com

Also…yeah, it is really interesting that he’s looking in the mirror while talking to her. I’d be willing to bet that’s a detail we’re reading into a bit too much, but it’s still cool!

Definitely super engaging writing as well.

(Feel free to subscribe to my martial arts newsletter *winks*)

Do you have a blog where you show your non-fiction writing?

Thank you!

I know this is a bit of an unfair response…but, my favorite non-fiction to write is anything that seems like it needs writing. Recently, that’s been martial arts. As a lifelong martial artist, I have a lot to explore in that field, and I’ve really enjoyed writing about it. I also rea…[Read more]

Though I’m sure my love of animals doesn’t compare with yours, I also have a high respect for you in that as well.

As for my love…[Read more]

Yeah. I don’t think we stand in a place to judge (in the ultimate sense) Western story telling–though it is arguable we have warrant to discuss and criticize any form of literature,…[Read more]

I’ve found that the Western structure hurts my brain, as a writer and…[Read more]

Also, I have not yet read either of…[Read more]

@imwritehere1920 – Hey there! I’m technically an SE oldie, but I was young back then. The most influential of the middlegrade books I’ve recently read was The One And Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate. It had me tearing up several times along the way, and even sniffling at one point. What’s a middlegrade book you like a…[Read more]

You guys weren’t kidding about a controversial take. XD I approve. We need more of that iron sharpening iron.

Now… I don’t agree with it, but I also don’t agree with the perspective you’re arguing against.

“One piece of writing advice you hear a lot in the writing world is that in order to be a good writer, you must read as much…[Read more]

Good morning, oh friend. I know thee well.

Thank you! Those are super helpful comments. And I’ve gotten quite a few other responses that agree with you (it’s kinda nice when beta-reviews are consistent).

@zee

In coming back after a long absence, I bring a story. Or maybe the start of a story, long term? All that to say, I’d be honored if I could get a few readers to give me their thoughts.

I wrote the first d…[Read more]

I think she reached 52 copies?

*sniffs* Ouch. 😅😂

I think it does well. And yes, it stings a little.

*thumbs up*

*laughs* I am working so hard to keep things clear… *sighs* Let’s see if I can do this. *compiles terms he’ll need to use*

Okay! I think in general we agree, but maybe we’re looking for a different angle on it with a slightly different answer. And I’ll clarify that when I refer to the tools of language, the objective side of…[Read more]

And I think that when talking about voice, even if the definition is “our depth of heart coming through the language” in a particular way, we still need to talk about why the language makes voice itself. If the mechanics applied are how we understand and use voice, I think that we can explain voice by way of the tools of language…[Read more]

My bad. Yes. I use ellipses in texting all the time, to indicate a pause in speech or more like parentheses. It relates to my trains of thoughts and how they lay out on the page as I think them. I don’t know when I started doing it, but it’s always been a comfortable way of typing for me. I’ll work to keep them out. Sorry.

Yeah! So, I mentioned a few things about the definition of voice in that it’s the objective tools subjectively applied. Now, you’re right… it might seem a bit off topic, and for that I apologize. ‘Tis not my goal. I merely enjoy working with direct application when dealing with concepts like this… because it tends to help me…[Read more]

So then, maybe looking at the side of what the voice means? Which is highly subjective to the artist.

I wonder if we might think of this in the context of actually coaching  someone… what would we tell them? As in, we’re there to help them… not just give advice from the side (that’s often a good and necessary thing, but I’d like to look at it from a different perspective, if only…[Read more]

*grins* Voice is one of my favorite things ever… and I’ll be following this conversation… and maybe add something at some point.

*nods* It’s another skill. One that’s not always the most helpful.  XD

And my apologies… One of Meraki. Consider my mistake corrected.

So… hang on a minute. ME BREAKING CHARACTER?! I don’t do that. I just have a lot more character than you could ever guess. 😜

@anne_the_noob14

If Maraki is the third best guild… that means your top two will be Parami Alca and Rillumen, yes?

Yes, she did!

Wow… *shakes head*

OKAY! So, Hope Ann is currently launching Dust to Flame. It’s a…[Read more]

😂

Oh, I’ll live. And I’m honored to see you enjoying my confuzzlment so much. It’s truly touching.

‘Tis my pleasure. And yes, I am unofficially a Lumenite. The only difference being that my name is not on the tag-list.

Woohoo!!! Congratulations, Hope!

And, thank you for allowing me to contribute to Rillumen’s count, Daeus. It was an honor.