About Gabriel Alexandru Apetroaie: My name is Gabriel Alexandru Apetroaie. I was born on February the 14th 1994 and ever since the age of six, I have been obsessed with science fiction. This got me to write my first novel at the age of fourteen. It took me eight years to finish it, due to school issues. So far, I have only written one book, but there are more to come. What inspires you to write? The fact that words can influence people. Tell us about your writing process. I simply … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Gabriel Alexandru Apetroaie
What My Teaching Career Taught Me About Writing – Guest Post by Jayna Morrow @jaynamorrow
Over the summer, something magical happens. The organization fairy pays a visit to my empty classroom and transforms it into the most magnificent, color-coordinated learning environment on the planet. Books are sorted, supplies are materialized, papers are filed, new draperies are sewn, bulletin boards are trimmed, and desks are placed neatly in rows. When I arrive for in-service week, my co-workers and I take in a few workshops and meetings, and then have lunch and reminisce about our relaxing … [Read more...] about What My Teaching Career Taught Me About Writing – Guest Post by Jayna Morrow @jaynamorrow
Elements of Awe and Wonder – Guest Post by Jayna Morrow @jaynamorrow
Wonder n. 1. One that arouses awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration; a marvel Awe n. 1. A mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder inspired by authority, genius, great beauty, sublimity, or might. So let’s get this straight, in order to create awe and wonder in literature, I need to include astonishment, surprise, admiration, marvel, reverence, respect, and dread? And I need to do it with a sense of authority, genius, great beauty, sublimity, and might? Tall order. … [Read more...] about Elements of Awe and Wonder – Guest Post by Jayna Morrow @jaynamorrow
