When we moved in, we only had old bookshelves from a friend of mine. He didn’t need them anymore and we didn’t have any. They weren’t my taste but at least I had a space for my books. Throughout the years I thought about what I wanted instead of these. Custom made shelves would’ve been Read More
Filling Your Bookshelf With Joy
When You Can’t Write
It has been a long time since I’ve been here – life has a way of interrupting one’s healthy pursuits – and now it’s been several years of absence not just from Narratess but from pursuing some of my dreams as a creator. I am, of course, not the only one who has suffered stagnation. Read More
Review: These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling
I don’t remember when I bought These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling but I do remember why: contemporary witch teen drama, ominous signs, and colourful characters. And I wasn’t disappointed. As a fan of The Craft, The Wicca series by Cate Tiernan, and many other contemporary witch stories, I want my stakes high. It’s Read More
#indieaugust Wrap-up
#indieaugust is over so let’s celebrate all of the authors we featured this month! Congrats again to all semi-finalists of BBNYA. I’m really looking forward to seeing the finalists which will be announced soon. Keep your eyes open on the official Twitter account. And if you’re an author and want to be in the spotlight, Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Robert V Aldrich
Robert V. Aldrich Robert V Aldrich was raised on cheap anime and B-rate sci-fi, and his tales reflect this. With a tilt towards action, his stories are meant to be invigorating departures from classic speculative fiction and embrace the more-kinetic influences of modern geek fare. In the pages of his novels, you’ll find traces of Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Fallon Arsenault
Fallon Arsenault Born in the small town of Summerside PEI I grew up around friends and family. I am currently a volunteer member with Ground Search and Rescue. I love animals, sports, reading and of course writing. My dream growing up was to write a book and I was super ecstatic when I hit publish Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Igo Rab
Igo Rab My name is Igo Rab and I am middle-grade Fantasy writer. Though currently based in Leicestershire, I was born and raised in the West of Ireland. Writing has been a passion of mine since a young age. The ability of imagination to take you to places without limits or restraints is a gift Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: Kevin Barrick
Kevin Barrick Kevin Barrick is an author from Kings Mountain, NC. He started writing early on in life, finishing his first unpublished novel around the age of 13. Since then, he’s sharpened his skills through writing groups at local libraries, exploring poetry and non-fiction, and mastering his breakthrough novel. He has several works in progress Read More
The Importance of Creativity
I feel small. I’m sitting here on the couch of our house in a city in a tiny country called the Netherlands. I just finished watching a documentary on Netflix about creativity; one of many, and all of them show different things. It reminded me about my creative journey and how it’s played a central Read More
#Indieaugust Author Spotlight: C. G. Harris
C. G. Harris C.G. Harris is an award winning science-fiction and fantasy author from Colorado who draws inspiration from favorites, Jim Butcher, Richard Kadrey and Brandon Sanderson. For nearly a decade, Harris has escaped the humdrum of the real world by creating fictional characters and made-up realities. When not writing, Harris spends time collecting the Read More