Avril's Favorites

6 days ago
9 min

When A Found Family Falls Apart

It can be such a punch in the gut when a Found Family falls apart.

Aug 13
9 min

Barbie And The Hero's Journey

Barbie (2023) was without a doubt the most excited I'd been about a movie in years. As someone who named her pet mice after the...

Jul 17, 2022
7 min

Queens Of The New Broken Scene | My 5SOS Soundcheck Experience

My favorite feeling in the world is held within those few moments after the lights go out at a concert, just before the band takes the...

Oct 10, 2021
6 min

Can An Author Actually Afford A Castle For Christmas?

Of all the telltale signs of the holiday season's rapid approach, among the first is the lineup of made-for-TV Christmas movies. The...

Jul 11, 2021
2 min

Going Out With A Bang | The Mic Drop Theory

Just as I worry about the opening lines of any writing project, I also worry about the closing lines. The aim of your first line is to...

Mar 21, 2021
8 min

Beta Better | Tips & Things One Writer Wants Betas To Know

Last year, I took a major step in my writing journey and enlisted beta readers for the first time. Beta readers provide feedback on a...

Feb 14, 2021
8 min

Love Is In The Air | Five Romance Tropes I Love

In writing, the word trope is used to describe frequently recurring elements like themes or relationships between characters. Every genre...

Sep 20, 2020
6 min

Infrequently Asked Questions | Things I Wish People Would Ask About My Writing

Last week’s post contained a list of questions I get asked about that either annoy me or are asked all too often (check it out here). As...

Sep 6, 2020
5 min

Descending Into The PitMad-Ness | Recapping My First #PitMad Experience

PitMad is a recurring event on Twitter giving writers the opportunity to pitch their manuscripts to professionals in the publishing...

May 17, 2020
3 min

Willoughby’s Story

If you follow me on social media, then you know there are few things I love in this world more than my cat, Willow. I talk about him like...

Mar 1, 2020
10 min

An Author and Her Irish Friend | The Fascinating Flirtation of Jane Austen and Tom Lefroy

When it comes to uncovering the lives of notable authors, Jane Austen’s is among the more elusive to researchers. There is a lot about...

Feb 2, 2020
7 min

The Language Of Love | How Understanding Different Love Languages Can Help You Write Romance

When it comes to writing romance, some of the most powerful scenes come out of moments in which characters show their feelings for their...

Aug 4, 2019
10 min

Literary Fiction & Genre Fiction | What They Are & The Difference Between Them

Literary Fiction and Genre Fiction are two terms that I’ve seen popping up now and again within the #WritingCommunity on Twitter, and...

Jul 7, 2019
15 min

Indulging In The Life Of Jane Austen | My First Experience With An Online Course

As you might know, it’s been a little over a year since I earned my Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English and Communications. A lot of...

May 19, 2019
9 min

A Barbie Girl In A Writer’s World | A Handful Of Things I Have Learned About Writing Through B

Barbie dolls have been a staple in girlhood for generations. Over the years, her appearance has evolved alongside the fashion trends of...

Mar 31, 2019
12 min

Five Things I’ve Learned About Writing From Five Nights At Freddy’s

If there is one video game series I am absolutely fascinated by, it’s Five Nights at Freddy’s. The way the indie point-and-click style...

Enjoy What You're Reading?

Support Me On Ko-Fi!