This poem and its author are a large part of my inspiration behind Silver Hollow and my need to be fanciful. It also reminds me just how much I am not Lewis Carroll, lol. Hope you enjoy this whimsical nonsensical poem as much as I do. Jabberwocky BY LEWIS CARROLL ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre... Continue Reading →
Defining Character
“What they didn’t know is that I am the monster that lurks in the shadows. I fear the spark of the flames that scarred me. I am the true beast, but most people do not know it..." -Vynasha
Setting the Scene
"The first thing she noticed were clusters of berries, gleaming like drops of blood in the snow. Dead shrubs stood valiantly against winter’s harsh grip, lined out in symmetrical rows and mapping out a strange pattern around the open garden. A frozen fountain sat at the garden’s center and pathways extending from it had been... Continue Reading →
The Impossiblities
I've begun a new post several times. Each one failed to meet my standards to the point I did not bother to save the drafts for a later upload. To try and tell you how I've been this year so far is a long story. If you want the prose version, you can skip on... Continue Reading →
2015 Book Challenge #1
Read So You Can Write If you happened to read my post on my book blog, then you might have an inkling on what I'm about to say. But I thought it might be another way to keep me accountable to y'all and myself, in my latest challenge. I realized after completing my Goodreads reading... Continue Reading →
What Is Urban Fantasy?
In my mission to better understand & hopefully tackle the Urban Fantasy genre, I present you with wise words from fantastic authoress Jeannie Holmes, "Urban fantasy is often defined as having supernatural/paranormal elements layered over our recognizable modern or near-future world. The setting is a large city such as Los Angeles, New Orleans, or St. Louis.... Continue Reading →
“Untrivial” Things
I made a promise recently to only post things on this site that are honest. So here goes. This year has been insane. Any of you who know me well personally can attest to some of the madness that has been my life. Some of it I brought onto myself, like the getting married bit... Continue Reading →
The Fault In My Expression
It is somewhat amazing that I have not posted anything of substance in a while. There are many good real life reasons for this. Alas, I cannot disclose the nature of my personal circumstances. Let me therefore explain the sad state of things instead. Writing is my biggest passion, besides drawing and piano and dance... Continue Reading →
Reaching Farther, Higher, Closer
Tonight I thought I'd just get down and dirty real with y'all 🙂 So beware if you dislike candid, occasionally zany musings from an eccentric chocoholic. Okay, you were warned...I've been reading up everywhere for ways to not necessarily be a better author, but how to make it in this big biz. It seems like everyone is... Continue Reading →
Let It Be
I have not done very much updating here lately. That was in part due to our loverly company we've had staying with us the last two weeks. But it was also in part because I've had some tough health issues the last couple of weeks. I won't go into detail about the what/why/when's but suffice... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Silverwood 