by KariAnn | Aug 29, 2015 | books, philosophy, publishing, SciFi, Trojan Wars, writing
Three years ago I started a novel. It turned into Rock Hopper. Half way through Rock Hopper, I wrote Olivia’s Field, but I kept returning to the Trojan War universe to write more about Rock Hopper’s characters. They had reasons for the choices they made. Most of those...
by KariAnn | Mar 31, 2015 | inspiration, philosophy, writing
Whatever the medium I’m working in, I have a vision in mind when I produce a work. It might be something that comes across in an obvious fashion, or my meaning might be subtle. Either way, there is rarely creation without intent. A five year old might say they...
by KariAnn | Jan 17, 2015 | critique, editing, philosophy
I have calluses. We all do. Some on the feet or elbows, maybe on your hands if you’re the outdoorsy type. I’m not the out-of-the-house sort by nature, but I’ve worked in barns for years and earned some calluses. I work in t-shirts when it’s technically freezing...
by KariAnn | Jan 2, 2015 | inspiration, philosophy, Super Happy Write Time, writing
We’re all singing the song of doing these days. We have things we’ll do better, stop doing, things we do that we’ll improve upon. We’ve cleaned out houses and minds and are ready for the days ahead. Fresh attitude. Fresh outlook. Fresh To Do...
by KariAnn | Dec 21, 2014 | books, editing, philosophy, SciFi, Trojan Wars
Today is the shortest of the year! Enjoy it while it lasts. More importantly, I hope the night and darkness give you time to reflect and enjoy those closest to you. What matter most and how close are you holding it when we are cold and huddled? To that end, Rock...