Write the Book You Want to Read

This post contains affiliate links. My name is Alanna, I’m from the UK, and have just released my first novel, Abolish the Rose, published with Atmosphere Press. As a lifelong reader, long-time writer, and first-time, indie-published author, it’s been a long journey and a rollercoaster of mistakes and lessons learnt!  I also love salsa dancing,Continue reading “Write the Book You Want to Read”

What I Learned From Jane Austen

“It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” ~ Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility “Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.” ~ Jane Austen Barry and IContinue reading “What I Learned From Jane Austen”

The Hate U Give

A little about me: My name is Arielle Tate. I enjoy reading, writing, watching British period dramas (among other genres), ballet, and watching Discovery, Travel, and Science channels.  Arielle is modest and failed to write that she has received dual diplomas for high school and an AA degree General Studies with High Honors from GreenContinue reading “The Hate U Give”

The Dark Side Of Musicals

Personally, I would describe myself with a bunch of “m’s” … mom, musical, marketing, minister, with many sisters (4). I have two grown, married sons, one of whom will welcome my first grandchild into the family this November! I am engaged to Tim Stuber, and I know I’m incredibly lucky to have found the depthContinue reading “The Dark Side Of Musicals”

Story~Power ep. 05 Myths, Legends, and Complicated Writers pt. 2

Randy and I attended Graceland University, acted in plays together, and eventually both of us got theatre degrees. We haven’t seen each other in many years, but we keep in touch via social media. I was excited to talk with Randy since he’s a fellow writer. This is part two of a long conversation aboutContinue reading “Story~Power ep. 05 Myths, Legends, and Complicated Writers pt. 2”