The year charges along . . . hang on!  

Time is a whirlwind stuck in a loop. One day takes forever, blink and we are half way through the year.

My time has been focused on family, the day job and creating time for writing and playing board games. :)

On the writing front, fantastic things are happening this year and I’ve reached a new level of goals I didn’t know could happen at the same time.

Focusing my hard work in the right way for me is a learning process that flexes as needed. Tim Ferris’s concepts of meta learning to learn anything faster is something I’ve tried to apply to writing.

I recently wrote a thriller short story and I’ve never written in the genre. I found expertise online specific to thrillers and applied it to my story line. Targeted approach to writing.

This year I am focusing on specific projects and goals.

The fantastic news? I have broken a record for me. So far, I’m in two anthologies and an online magazine. All of these creative efforts are new genres for me or significant changes to how I did things before. (more details on the website)

The way I measure success this year includes breaking writing goals / barriers for me.

I can only go up from here. I hope you continue to join me on my writing journey.

-Corinne

My short story The Beat of a Different Drone

My story is in Fairy Tales From The Rock! (Engen Books) You can get copies from Engen Books or also print copies directly from me (and I will personally autograph my story in the collection).

It’s a very modern twist on Cinderella chock-a-block of strong LBGTI characters!

I never thought I’d write a Cinderella story. It’s not my genre, my interest. Or so I thought. Switch perspectives! My main character, Cinz, is a Lesbian, trying to deal with a wretched step family and make her own way in the world.

Humans is humans and we all go through this world in different ways that really is the same. Many have more hardships and pain just for being different than what others expect. Folks always get that we should all lift each other up, not push each other down or away. Let’s aim for lifting each other up!

Bad Morning coming soon in Federation of BC Writers (FBCW) Anthology

My flash fiction, Bad Morning, made the FBCW Literary Contest Anthology 2022!

I turned a rejected 100 then 250 word story in a winning 500 word flash fiction! It was well received and shortlisted! Part of the prize included publication in the anthology

August 2023 is the anticipated publication date for the anthology.

Works in Progress (WIP)

Work continues on my first novel Sole Survivor. The first chapters framework is now laid down. There is progress is moving forward. I’ve written most of the novel, the trick is to remove what doesn’t move the story forward. Some characters may vanish because they don’t belong (but they might in book two!).

Try something new  

Break the cycle. Try something new. Slip the chance for unexpected joy to pop in-between the daily routine, the business, the times of lows, grief and sadness.

If you’ve always wanted to write, jot down a few lines. If you wish to paint, pour it in waves on a canvas and let it roll off. If you wish to watch something you’ve encouraged grow, plant to seeds, whether physical or mental and water it.

Breathe and just do a little thing, and leave the judging behind. Remember what someone else think of you is none of your business, including one’s own critique. Life is too precious to not spend it doing what makes you thrive.

A.F. Stewart Author created the great image with the covers I provided. (The text is all my fault!)

I love to write and share stories. Take a look through my site to see what piques your interest. Science Fiction and Fantasy are two of my favorite genres to explore. Poetry is also an interest of mine. My published works include short stories, poetry, and a radio drama.