What is it about? Jane McKeene and many other black and Native American children were sent to boarding schools Like Miss Preston’s School of Combat in Baltimore to train to fight the undead and protect the White Americans. In her final year, she and Kathrine – resident know it all of Miss Preston’s – noticesContinue reading “Dread Nation Book Review”
Author Archives: Meagan Rose Cortez
Writing Update/ Confession
Current Writing Project Dragon Story (Working title). See Current Writing Project: Dragon Story to see the premise. How much have I written? Don’t hate me, but I haven’t written very much. I have written some scenes for chapter one. I’ve been having trouble keeping my focus on writing the story. It’s hard for me toContinue reading “Writing Update/ Confession”
How I Prepare to Write
Brainstorming Brainstorming is when you write down all the ideas that come to mind. I’ll usually write down the premise (or a very raw version of the premise) when I start. I’d also write down some scenes as they come to mind (again, really raw versions) I’d then write down some names as they comeContinue reading “How I Prepare to Write”
Make A Nerdy Living Book Review
What is it about? Alex Langley (author) gives us info on eight different nerdy things that we could make a profit on. Things such as video (filming and editing), cosplay, blogging, crafting, gaming, podcasting, writing and art and comics can go from being a hobby to being a lucrative career if you want it toContinue reading “Make A Nerdy Living Book Review”
Iron Cast Book Review
What is it about? Ada and Corinne are the best of friends. They would go to the ends of the earth to keep each other safe. So, when Ada was sent to Haversham Asylum for being a songsmith – she can manipulate emotion through songs – it was no surprise when Corinne leads the missionContinue reading “Iron Cast Book Review”
The Dangers of Hustle Culture
My Story: Boss mocked me I was twenty-two and working a minimum wage job at a grocery store to pay for my college textbooks and my monthly metro card. I was fortunate to have parents that were willing to pay my tuition. One day, I was on my way back to my station – IContinue reading “The Dangers of Hustle Culture”
My Love For True Crime and Forensic Science
True Crime: True Crime is a nonfiction literary, podcast, and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people. The crimes most commonly include murder; about 40% focus on tales of serial killers. Forensic Science: Also known as criminalistics, is the application of science to criminal andContinue reading “My Love For True Crime and Forensic Science”
SLAY Book Review
What is it about? Kiera Johnson is a seventeen-year-old girl who secretly created SLAY- a virtual reality game where she and other black gamers can have a safe space game in peace. Everything was going great. Kiera was able to juggle school, tutoring gigs, a boyfriend and her secret identity as the creator of SLAY.Continue reading “SLAY Book Review”
Current Writing Project: Dragon Story
Premise: Thirty years ago, the Brannocks – one of the most prominent dragon training warriors in Siguard- ran away from their country when their heir was framed for the murder of his fiance who was the heiress Cravens, the other prominent dragon training family. They had to start from square one in Nagrya, learning newContinue reading “Current Writing Project: Dragon Story”
Benefits of Carrying a Journal Around
Have you ever had an idea for a story, poem or an essay for school? What’s the first thing that you reach for? Pen and paper. Ideas come to you wherever, whenever. You can be on the train or bus and BAM! Brain gifts pouring into your mind. Having a designated space for those ideasContinue reading “Benefits of Carrying a Journal Around”
Writer's Block by Meagan Rose Cortez 