Writing Historical vs. Contemporary Fiction, Part 2: Contemporary

This post is a companion to my earlier one, about the merits of writing historical fiction. You might want to read that one if you have not already–if so, you can find it here. Anyway, today’s post is about contemporary fiction and why it is quite possibly my favorite genre to write, even though I write in a few others, including historical and historical fantasy.

Writing Historical vs. Contemporary Fiction, Part 1: Historical

I’ve written in a great variety of genres over the years, including dragon fantasy and animal stories, when I was younger, and more recently, contemporary YA, historical fantasy, and historical. Each genre means something different to me, and I enjoy writing them in a different way. In fact, I even feel like I write in two distinct styles depending on what genre I’m writing–is anyone else the same way, or am I the only one?

Simplicity Cover Reveal

Bonjour, everyone! (I may start using that greeting with every post…we’ll see.) Today, I’m revealing the cover for an upcoming anthology from Beyond the Bookery called Simplicity. I love the theme of this one–I hope to write something for it, but I don’t have a distinct idea so far.

January-February Updates and March Goals

This post wasn’t supposed to be published this late in March, but I never got around to putting the finishing touches on it until recently. Anyway, better late than never, especially as I need something to post.

The Black Rose Collection Is Available Now!

Yesterday was the release day for the Black Rose Collection, an anthology containing seven Christian fantasy novellas by Madisyn Carlin, Kristina Hall, Vanessa Hall, K. R. Mattson, M. L. Milligan, Kaytlin Phillips, and Saraina Whitney. If you love Christian fantasy with action, romance, and intrigue, you won’t want to miss this collection! Also, be sure to read until the end to enter a giveaway for a paperback copy and some extra goodies.

What’s Their Name? Tag

Hi, everyone! I know it has been ages since I’ve written a proper post for this blog, but I hope to become more consistent and creative in the future. As I’m writing this, King’s Daughters Writing Camp is about to start, and I will be counting blog posts to my total word count goal.

The Gray Canvas Cover Reveal

Today, I’m revealing the cover for Jaidie Phillips’s upcoming contemporary novel This Gray Canvas.

Tomorrow Isn’t Promised Release Day and Review

Today (the first time I’ve posted on this blog in what feels like a long time, but we won’t talk about that) I have a particularly interesting release day spotlight and book review to share! Tomorrow Isn’t Promised by Chelsea Burden definitely ranks among my favorite books I’ve read in 2024 so far, and I’m excited that it’s now available to anyone who wants to read it. Even better, from today until Saturday, Tomorrow Isn’t Promised is on sale on Amazon for the low price of 99 cents!

Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

This intriguing book–the second-best-selling book of the 19th century after the Bible–is a powerful and moving glimpse into the 1850s. I did not expect to find myself so enthralled by this work. To be sure, there are enough melodrama, pathos, and Christian belief in its pages for modern reviewers to condemn it as a “preachy” work of sentimentality, but looked at through a historical lens, it is a monumental work of literature.

Learning to Love by Elizabeth T. Marshall

I have a particularly special story to share with you today! Learning to Love follows a girl in the foster care system as she discovers the love of a family and more. I had the privilege of both beta reading and designing a cover for this unique short story.

My Latest Book Haul

It’s been a few weeks since Christmas, but I might as well share my latest accumulation of books anyway. During the final days of December, I acquired a wide variety of books from many different sources, whether as gifts or from stores my family visited on our yearly Christmas camping trip.

When the Stars Shine Again by Lucy Peterson

Today, I’m sharing a review for an excellent book that released just yesterday. You can purchase When the Stars Shine Again, Lucy Peterson’s debut novella, here and add it on Goodreads here.