Tag: Writing

Your one-stop hub for all things writing. You’ll find in-depth craft advice on worldbuilding, character development, and prose techniques. Be sure to explore a showcase of my own stories in the My Writing section.

Random Ramblings, Writing, Writing Prompts

Diversity in Fiction: Am I Commiting Cultural Appropriation?

Juli Hoffman

Pedigree noun  an ancestral line; line of descent; lineage; ancestry.  a genealogical table, chart, list, or record, especially of a purebred animal.  distinguished, excellent, or pure ancestry.  derivation, origin, or history: *This post was inspired by The Daily Post: Pedigree I have played at writing a novel for YEARS. During that time, I've written several short stories. I wrote an article for Goth Times—although I don't identify as Goth. (I'm rubbish with eyeliner! LOL) But writing a novel is different.… Continue reading Diversity in Fiction: Am I Commiting Cultural Appropriation?

Random Ramblings, Writing

Book Cover Reveal: I need your help!

Juli Hoffman

I am writing a young adult mystery novel about a 15-year-old girl living in rural Pennsylvania who discovers her guardian is a vampire while investigating the death of her father. It's not a traditional "vampire" story. It's more of a squishy/full of feels/coming of age story with "vampire" being a metaphor (of sorts) for any group that… Continue reading Book Cover Reveal: I need your help!

Book Reviews, Life After Forty, Random Ramblings, Writing

44 Years in Month #4

Juli Hoffman

Happy Birthday to me! Today is my birthday and it feels like a milestone has been reached. It's the fourth month of the year and I am 44-years-old. How cool is that? So what have I been up to? I took a break from writing, but now I'm back at it. I bought a copy… Continue reading 44 Years in Month #4