Back in my teenage years, I was a big-time manga collector, and now, in my twenties, I still have shelves full of different volumes and series. While my anime preferences trend more toward the action-based/sci-fi/fantasy/mecha titles, like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Wolf's Rain, Inuyasha, Attack on Titan, Last Exile, and Cowboy Bebop, my manga tastes stray … Continue reading Manga Mondays #1: Beauty Pop by Kiyoko Arai
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Writing Rewind #10: Wings of Fate Chapter 7 Part 1
Whoo boy, we're getting into the thick of things now! Last time, Heiwa was feeling discouraged about the mission until he met a mysterious girl on the deck of the UNMEI. Determined to help her, Heiwa has the bright idea to hide the girl in his room for the remainder of the mission, but inspection … Continue reading Writing Rewind #10: Wings of Fate Chapter 7 Part 1
A Couple of Announcements…
In lieu of an actual blog post today, I've got a couple of future matters to discuss. The first, is that I'm taking my YA novel I'm With You on a virtual book tour via RABT Book Tours later in August, and for most of September! I'll be doing interviews, guest posts, etc. on a number … Continue reading A Couple of Announcements…
Writing Rewind #9: Wings of Fate Chapter 6
On the previous installment of Writing Rewind, Heiwa got into trouble with his superiors for spacing off during training aboard the UNMEI. Will he be able to get it together in this upcoming chapter? Nope! But will something dramatic and life-changing happen? Yes! Let's dive into Wings of Fate Chapter 6: The Girl. KEY/GUIDE: Strikethrough = … Continue reading Writing Rewind #9: Wings of Fate Chapter 6
Writing Rewind #8: Wings of Fate Chapter 5
On our last Writing Rewind excursion, Heiwa and Daisuke discovered they were roommates and Heiwa took a tour of the UNMEI with Sergeant Kahler. Now, the real adventure is about to begin... with training! Will Heiwa's first training session go off without a hitch? Probably not! KEY/GUIDE: Strikethrough = cut out Highlight = rephrase/reword/awk Blue highlight = minor … Continue reading Writing Rewind #8: Wings of Fate Chapter 5
Writing Rewind #7: Wings of Fate Chapter 4 Part 2
Let us continue our slog through my decade-old manuscript! Our unlikely hero Heiwa has bid goodbye to his family and is now aboard the UNMEI, still hoping for his chance of a lifetime! Who will his roommate be? What are the rest of the commanding officers like? Let's not tarry... it's time to resume our … Continue reading Writing Rewind #7: Wings of Fate Chapter 4 Part 2
Favorite Anime Openings
Music is imperative when I'm working on a writing project. I'm one of those obnoxious people who crafts specific playlists for each story I'm writing, and I listen to them when working on said projects. But sometimes, my well of inspiration runs a bit dry, and I need a different kind of musical inspiration to get the … Continue reading Favorite Anime Openings
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