by Corrina | Jan 23, 2010 | Phoenix Rising
When I first decided to write a paranormal story, I skipped the ever-popular vampires and shapeshifters. I just couldn’t think of anything to do with them that interested me. If I’m going to spend time writing a book, the very least I can do is have fun...
by Corrina | Jan 23, 2010 | Freya's Gift
Happy Weekend, all! I was looking through the story for good passages and realized that I haven’t posted anything yet that featured Gerhard, the third participant in the fertility ritual at the heart of the tale. Gerhard is also the hero of Dinah of Seneca, so...
by Corrina | Jan 20, 2010 | Writing
I’ve heard all the criticism of James Cameron’s Avatar. The plot is predictable. The bad guys are two-dimensional. Visual effects don’t substitute for story. All this is true. But Avatar isn’t simply a movie with great visuals that happens to...
by Corrina | Jan 15, 2010 | Freya's Gift
Blatant Self-Promotion Time. Freya’s Gift. Coming from Samhain Publishing on March 16. Snippet: “Ragnor,” she whispered. “Look up, at the top of the rocks. But don’t move.” Without moving his head, he looked up and nearly jumped out of his skin. The cougar. It...
by Corrina | Jan 15, 2010 | Mystery/romance series, Writing
When I first started writing fiction as an adult, after years of being a journalist, I started with fan fiction. One thing led to another, I accidentally created a Mary Sue and then I realized that if I brought the character down to earth, she would be great fun to...
