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Anecia Ascalon

Aug 29, 20192 min read

The person behind the photo

Here are some photos and super random descriptions I made up to help you in a character-creating rut.

Anecia Ascalon

Aug 21, 20191 min read

Odysseus is hot

Forget the modern-day hero. Odysseus is one for the ages.

Anecia Ascalon

Aug 12, 20192 min read

Black girl magic

All I read growing up were books about white people. I wonder how my views might be different if I'd read a more diverse selection of books.

Anecia Ascalon

Aug 1, 20192 min read

Traveling everywhere

Summer inspires me to travel the world. In Their Eyes Were Watching God, main character Janie has a similar yearning.

Anecia Ascalon

Jul 24, 20193 min read

Set the mood

Setting is a whole lot more than just a general description. It encompasses several factors that add richer detail and depth to any story.

Anecia Ascalon

Jul 18, 20192 min read

Elements of a quality reading nook

All the things any quality reading nook requires.

Anecia Ascalon

Jul 10, 20192 min read

Engaging dialogue

Creating believable dialogue between characters is huge. However, it can be a challenge to mimic real life conversations on paper.

Anecia Ascalon

Jul 3, 20192 min read

Summer, Hemingway, and the sea

The Old Man and the Sea is a short novella about this well, old man out on the sea.

Anecia Ascalon

Jun 26, 20192 min read

Send me your location

Every place gives off different vibes which can fit different moods. What kind of location is perfect for you?