historical deep-diving + character development

May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 ~ Madeleine O. ~ 4 Comments

Hey y'all! I was looking for a nice quote to start this post off with, and I didn't find one so have this instead, I guess. Oh well. It's the same effect really, just with different words and also a frog. XD To start off this post at break-neck speed, I am going to announce … Continue reading return to writing // historical deep-diving + character development

of silver and spice tea // a short story

October 22, 2019October 16, 2019 ~ Madeleine O. ~ 8 Comments

Hey y'all! Back in August, I had the chance to write a short story for a lovely contest held by a couple blogger friends. I made a world-building/character post after I submitted it. You can read that here! It gives my planning behind the story as well as character exposition, which we all love, don't … Continue reading of silver and spice tea // a short story

of silver and spice tea // sweet characters and sweeter plots

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 ~ Madeleine O. ~ 8 Comments

Hey y'all! The last few weeks I've been working on a short story. Wait, let me back up. About a month ago, I got a few emails from various bloggers I follow about a collaboration they were doing called the Symphony of Words contest. I immediately was intrigued and clicked their stuff to find out … Continue reading of silver and spice tea // sweet characters and sweeter plots

what if the inspiration lake dries up? // a little lesson in using writing prompts + interactive insanity

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 ~ Madeleine O. ~ 2 Comments

Hey y'all! Wooosh it's been a week. Guys, it's already February. Is anyone else barely hanging on? 😀 Today, I thought we'd do some inspirational things. It's kind of the worst when inspiration dies. You're just putting along when all of a sudden, progress stops. What do you when this happens? if you're anything like … Continue reading what if the inspiration lake dries up? // a little lesson in using writing prompts + interactive insanity

Through the Fire // A Short Story About September 11th, THE GRAND FINALE

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 ~ Madeleine O. ~ 2 Comments

Hey y'all! I thought today we would finish off the series that I've been working on since September. Adriane is a lovely person to work with, but it's time that we part ways. Jaxen is a jealous character and gets mad if I work with someone else too long. So today shall be the final … Continue reading Through the Fire // A Short Story About September 11th, THE GRAND FINALE

Through The Fire // A Short Story About September 11th, Pt. 2

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 ~ Madeleine O. ~ 5 Comments

Hey y'all! It's time for part two! You all liked the first part so much, so that's exciting! Sad/happy news though, there might be a part three! I can't guarantee that I'll be able to finish it all today. Hahaha, guess you'll just have to stick around. Today may be a little short, so to … Continue reading Through The Fire // A Short Story About September 11th, Pt. 2

Through The Fire // A Short Story About September 11, Pt. 1

September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 ~ Madeleine O. ~ 9 Comments

Hey y'all! So apparently I've been bitten with the "write anything and everything but things you need for your WIP" bug... I keep seeing amazing prompts from my fellow Ydubbers. So thank you for this one, Bella. I'm prepping for NaNoWriMo in November and my brain apparently gets tired of outlining (weird I know) so … Continue reading Through The Fire // A Short Story About September 11, Pt. 1