Standing
All posts by Janalyn Voigt
Historical Reenactment Aids Fiction
Cindy Koepp and I have been chatting online for years now, and I've grown fond of her. One thing that Cindy and I have in common, besides a love of fantasy books, is that we both spent time as members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Cindy became a fighter, whereas I was … Continue Reading ››
Worlds of Wonder
Peter Pan flew to Neverland with a sprinkling of pixie dust. Lucy walked into Narnia at the back of a wardrobe. Dorothy banged her head and woke up in Oz. Sometimes I wonder what it would take to enter Middle Earth. What worlds of wonder might wait for me in the fantasy world of Continue Reading ››
Author News: Summer storms and what I finally can tell you!
Author News, July 2014 Edition
Today a summer thundershower struck with sudden force, its rain washing the sky before pounding into the dry earth. After perhaps five minutes, it vanished. My summer is turning out to be a lot like that thunderstorm--frenetic activity followed by a clearing. And then more rain. I'm learning, more or less patiently, … Continue Reading ››
Focus
Focus
Cracks split the pavement
And nurture weeds,
But in the garden flowers bloom.
I choose my world.
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Original poetry by Janalyn Voigt
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Stars Aren’t Born…They Are Made by Lorilyn Roberts
Lorilyn Roberts joins us at Creative Worlds to discuss the sacrifices a writer makes to create fiction worth reading. I admire both Lorilyn for writing this inspiring post and the beautiful pictures she provided for us to enjoy. Thank you!
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Stars Aren’t Born – They Are Made
Guest Post by Young Adult Fantasy Author Lorilyn Roberts
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Life as an Author with Deadlines
Life as an Author with Deadlines
Despite my best intentions, I've been oversleeping a lot lately. My weariness is caused, no doubt, by the encroaching heat of summer combined with the extra physical exertion of vending at the Snohomish Farmers Market and the Continue Reading ››
Author News: Writing Projects, a Medieval Festival, and Sadness
Author News, June 2014 Edition
Current Writing Project
Editing a romantic suspense submission to send to my agent has turned into a rewrite of about half the sample chapters. The story will be better for this, however it does take time. I am so close, with just one more chapter and a read-through to go. Of course, … Continue Reading ››
Wonderment
