This week I want to take a closer look at Erikson’s first stage of psychosocial development. Trust versus mistrust. Per Erikson, this stage forms the basis for all our psychosocial development as human beings. We need to learn to trust that the world and most people in it are safe and good. As infants, we… Continue reading Erikson’s Trust versus Mistrust
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Erickson and Writing
Write what you know. Advice authors have received for who knows how long. But, what is that? Those three sentences got me thinking about that. Then, a couple discussions online about flat characters, difficult dialogue, or struggles with character interactions, got me to connect a few dots. Why am I not using more of my… Continue reading Erickson and Writing
Sneak Peek: Excerpt #1 from Nightmares
Hey, hey! I haven't forgotten to write, honest. I'm currently working on a NaNo project. It is book three in a series I want to focus on for a while and hopefully see published. But, I thought I'd share one of my favorite scenes so far. I know it still needs work, but I am… Continue reading Sneak Peek: Excerpt #1 from Nightmares
Character Study – Off Script
One last character study before NaNo starts tomorrow! Can I just say I am loving Devin right now? Anyways, here's one more little peek into his past thanks to the Master Class prompt over at Our Write Side. We had a Halloween prompt this time. Also, be warned, there is a little bit of vulgar… Continue reading Character Study – Off Script
Legacy by S.L. Buckley
Disclaimer Shmishclaimer: I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. Now we are done with that. Legacy by S.L. Buckley tells the story of a world where there are more than one kind of people and magic exists. Loosely based on history and cultural myths, the story goes… Continue reading Legacy by S.L. Buckley
Part author, part artist, all dreamer 