NaNoWriMo has been a real boost for my writing in the last couple of years. Simply because of the fact that I’m participating in a challenge, there’s a deadline, and I want to win, I’ve been able to complete it successfully 2 years in a row. I’ve been working on the same project in these […]
An Introvert Writes the Extrovert’s Guide to Social Distancing
*Photo by Leah Kelley from Pexels Social distancing, or more accurately – physical distancing has plagued us on equal footing with the Coronavirus outbreak and the economic catastrophe the pandemic spells out. In a global society that views being an extrovert as a virtue, it’s only natural physical limitations to have a huge negative effect on people. […]
Unsolicited Submissions – Horror or Hope for Writers?
*Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels Two years ago, I took a chance and sent a submission to a publisher who had opened its unsolicited submissions program. As you know, if you read my blog, I have a little dream. I was really excited, it is a well-known publisher with awesome books in its portfolio. And that gives […]
Robert McCammon – Swan Song & The End of the World
I recently finished the delicious horror dystopia Swan Song by Robert McCammon but this is not going to be a review. It made me think hard and even made me fear. A nuclear apocalypse is something that makes you ask the question – do I want to survive it or wish to go with the […]
Review: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion – A Different Earth
I really wanted to start the life of Valthura with something I’ve read recently and that’s inspired me. And I really wanted it to be J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Now that I’m sitting in front of the empty document, I realize I have no idea how to start. Whatever I say about it, it won’t […]
Valthura: The Not-So-Humble Goals of a Dreamer
Alright, now that we got out of the way who I am, let’s figure out what I do. My life revolves around writing. I write, both professionally and for pleasure. Writing as in Copywriting [Updated 2022] I’ve been a professional copywriter for 6 years now, and there doesn’t seem to be an end to things […]
Book Reviews – What’s Their Worth & Why Write Them?
Let’s make one thing clear before we set off to discussing book reviews. I love reading books. That’s what I do most of the time, at lunch breaks, when I go to bed, when I just want to rest and unwind and not do anything else on a weekend. Books help me turn off my […]
Bulgaria: The Humble Origin Story of a Big Dreamer
For a long time, I thought what’s the most proper way to introduce myself. I didn’t want to just start with random reviews and thoughts. Decided I could share where I’m coming from to give you some idea of the spirit that fuels my mortal husk. Welcome to Bulgaria Bulgaria is a small country in […]