My Notebooks

Keep reading to find some my free to read shorts. Especially UNICORN TRACKS, my Writer in Motion 2020 project. My growth as a writer between 2016 and now is really noticeable. (You can’t possibly understand how hard it is to NOT edit these.) If you want to read more about any of the characters, leave stars, comments, and questions about their stories. It shows me what people want more of.

• Writer in Motion Week 4: PolishedAugust 29, 2020
  Unicorn Tracks Unicorn Tracks Cambriea crushed a sweet raspberry against the roof of her mouth as she stalked the woods, foraging along the ground and bushes. Berries were abundant, along with hazelnuts and mushrooms. What she couldn’t find was animal tracks. She needed to hunt, but the forest was still today. The wind lacked its … Read more
• Writer In Motion: First DraftAugust 5, 2020
  Don’t forget this is a raw first draft. I know there are a ton of mistakes and it doesn’t flow at all. the point of this is to share the full process, even the ugly bits. ❤️🦄 Erika Yunequine: Cambriea After two days around people, the forests silence almost swallowed her. But she needed time … Read more
• Longest Day Celebration in HopetideJune 22, 2018
  There is no wrong way to build a fantasy or sci-fi world. This is just what works for me. What kind of world building do you do? 
• New Year’s Eve in HopetideDecember 30, 2017
  I use these narratives to work out the cultures and their lore. A different form of government might serve Ublynis better. A group of merchants formed The Kingdom of Ublynis. They wanted to live somewhere that would have laws conducive to business. The new year marks the start of the business year, a chance to … Read more
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  The Orrish Longest Night CelebrationDecember 21, 2017
  The winter solstice is the astrological start of winter.  Many cultures have associated their feast days with the turning of the seasons, and on the world of Aetara, it is no different.  Different races and cultures celebrate the coming of winter differently.  Here, Spinecrusher tells you the origins of the Orrish Longest Night Celebration. As … Read more
• August 12-13 writing promptAugust 15, 2017
    Here’s another challenge for you fellow writers!! This #POVprompt brings your main character another problem. #writingprompt #flashfiction pic.twitter.com/detDcdpFSv — Lexi Lefevre (@LexiIsAWriter) August 12, 2017  This weekend I worked on this prompt as an exercise to “fix” Spinecrusher’s POV.  Normally these prompts are fun and I can whip some thing out in a few … Read more
• Writing prompt: The sky was aflameAugust 16, 2016
  Is this a beautiful sunset? Is it a natural or magical disaster? Should we run away or is this a chance for a romantic moment?
• Prompt: the old mill ruinJuly 31, 2016
  Need a little nudge to get started on a chapter?  Sometimes the only way for me to move the story forward to write other things that I have no intention of including.   Sometimes it things end up in the backstory.  Other times, I toss it on the junk pile so if its needed later I … Read more
• Turning on the faucetFebruary 16, 2016
  Revision might not  actually count as writing, but it is part of the process.  It requires creativity.  It’s painful.     Last night I sat playing on Facebook, Twitter, and stupid farm game instead of working on my revision. I had a touch of stomach and my family was avoiding me.  I had time to work, … Read more
• I was feeling chatty todayFebruary 11, 2016
  I was feeling chatty today and found this guy on Twitter.  We talked about all kinds of stuff:  kids games and writing.  He has some fun comics up on his web page.  Check it out! http://www.benedictmartin.net/