By a show of hands, who here today is a writer who fits their passion for storytelling into the spare spaces of their life? *raises hand* Yeah, me too! In fact, there was a time when writing was ALL I did during my free time because it was all I wanted to do. I wasContinueContinue reading “Nurturing Non-Writing Hobbies”
Author Archives: D.M. Domosea
“But I Did Do Stuff!” A Tale of My Blog Absence
Well, hello there. It’s been a hot minute since I last posted. And by minute, I mean months. Three of them. Three months since I’ve put up anything new on my blog, which might not seem like that long of a time gap to some (I mean, there are blogs out there that have beenContinueContinue reading ““But I Did Do Stuff!” A Tale of My Blog Absence”
Distractions That Keep Writers From…SQUIRREL!
Taking on the task of writing a full-length finished novel can be daunting and often more laborious than bargained for. That’s why distractions are the number one enemy of writers. It’s not that we want to be distracted. Rather, when faced with a painstaking task, letting minds and bodies wander is simply the path ofContinueContinue reading “Distractions That Keep Writers From…SQUIRREL!”
Ranking the 2019 Twilight Zone Episodes
D.M. Domosea. A woman who has long outgrown the idle interests of her youth in supernatural shows like Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, and The Outer Limits. She never sought out these shows and yet they’d draw her in—like a siren song—whenever she’d come across them on TV, usually on a rainy SundayContinueContinue reading “Ranking the 2019 Twilight Zone Episodes”
Monthly Mental Munchies: April 2020
It’s that time of the month again! Yep, time to discuss all the books, movies, music and shows that kept my brain entertained and engaged. There are still a few days to go in April, but it’s felt like a long enough month (though not March long) that I should have plenty to talk about,ContinueContinue reading “Monthly Mental Munchies: April 2020”
Why I Don’t Review Books as a Writer
One of the most important ways to support an author—aside from buying their book—is to review the book online at sites like Goodreads, Amazon, or LibraryThing. Reviews give books “street cred” in that the more reads and valid reviews a book has, the more it appeals to potential readers as a quality published work. OfContinueContinue reading “Why I Don’t Review Books as a Writer”
How To Establish (Small) Normals
Routine is the essence of normality, and normality is the foundation of security. That loss of routine–as many people transition from daily commutes and public-facing work schedules to telework, stay-at-home orders, and even layoffs–can compound our (very valid) fears of this deadly global pandemic and the ensuing economic chaos. It’s helpful in times like theseContinueContinue reading “How To Establish (Small) Normals”
Monthly Mental Munchies: March 2020
This March has lasted a millennium, hasn’t it? It’s not just me, right? Not only did we have to contend with five—count them, FIVE—Mondays this month, but a horrifying pandemic and nationwide near-lockdown has been added to the mix. Nothing stretches out time like seclusion and boredom. It’s a good thing we live in aContinueContinue reading “Monthly Mental Munchies: March 2020”
Defining Your Success as a Writer
When you imagine yourself as a successful author, what do you see? A popular genre franchise that begets movie deals and amusement parks? The phrases “critically-acclaimed novelist” or “bestselling author” in front of your name? A modest yet solid reputation as a prolific indie author? Your name on the byline of a few literary magazines?ContinueContinue reading “Defining Your Success as a Writer”
Author Updates: March 2020 Edition
It’s time for an author update, with a goodbye, a hello, and an on-the-way! First, the Goodbye: My short story, “Visceral,” which has been featured in issue 36/63 of Allegory Online Magazine since November, is moving from their online portal to the archives at the end of April. You can always purchase a digital PDFContinueContinue reading “Author Updates: March 2020 Edition”
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