Story Bibles: Tracking Folklore, Myths, and Legends
Today I’m talking about how to organize folklore, myths, and legends in your story bible to enrich worldbuilding, maintain continuity, and bring depth to your fictional world.
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Preptober Meal Plan
Rough Draft November is almost here which means it’s time to do some advance planning. And today we’re talking about meals… and cookies!
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A Little Halloween Magic in a Small Virginia Town
Discover the magic of a small-town Virginia haunted trail and why Halloween traditions, ghost stories, and autumn adventures aren’t just for kids.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Sweet Potato Soup
I’m looking forward to this weekend and our town’s annual Haunted Trail. So in anticipation of having friends over for dinner, I’m making Sweet Potato Soup to start off the night.
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Beautifully Macabre Halloween Movies
Not all Halloween movies need jump scares to be haunting. From crumbling mansions and tragic ghosts to dark fairy tales and unforgettable romances, these beautifully macabre Gothic films are the ones I return to every October.
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Story Bibles: Organizing Characters’ Backstories
Every character has a past, but how do you keep track of those histories across multiple novels? Learn how to organize character backstory, track secrets and revelations, and maintain continuity using your story bible.
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Oweynagat: Ireland’s Haunted Cave of Cats
Discover the legend of Oweynagat, Ireland’s mysterious Cave of Cats, where ancient Samhain stories tell of ghosts, supernatural creatures, and the Otherworld.
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Preptober #3: Software Systems
I love to write longhand, but since that’s not fast enough, I’ve curated a list of the software systems I use to write, plot, edit, and format, just in time for Rough Draft November.
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St. Luke’s Little Summer
St. Luke’s Little Summer is an old October tradition, steeped in folklore, that inspired the Sunflower Festival in my Kingsmill Courtships series.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Stuffed Pumpkin
For tonight’s rewatching of Sleepy Hollow, I’m making this savory harvest-stuffed pumpkin filled with wild rice, sausage, apples, cranberries, and pecans. Inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, it’s the perfect cozy Halloween dinner or autumn side dish.
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Favorite Halloween Novels
TToday I’m sharing my updated list of favorite Halloween-inspired books perfect for October. From cozy magical tales to dark, spellbinding fantasies, these witch-themed reads will cast a spell on your autumn nights.
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Rough Draft November: Preptober Part 2
If you’re looking forward to writing a new rough draft in November, I’ve compiled some resources that can help you prepare for your next writing journey.
