Fan fiction. Here we go. I don’t read it. Why? I prefer new characters, new worlds, new voices who are… Read more Circling the Same Track
Author: JessicaMarieBaumgartner
I am an addict of the written word who loves to write and read others' work. Although a bit of a bookworm, I can't help but go out and enjoy my own adventures before coming home to sit down and engage in a story.
What is expected?
It’s nice to revisit old things. I like to re-read Jane Eyre, Wild Ink, Matilda; books I love, shows I… Read more What is expected?
Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Everybody talks about the “process.” Finding, appreciating, and dealing with the “process.” But what does that even mean? It means,… Read more Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Big Giant Face
I did that thing that authors do where they have a part of their soul stolen by camera work. Also… Read more Big Giant Face
Blessed Beltane / Happy May
From birth to death, spring flowers gift us with their loving fragrance!
Following a Dream
Dreams are everywhere. They float around us. They motivate some. They terrify others. Living the creative life AND getting to… Read more Following a Dream
Damn poetry
I love making fun of poetry. Everyone I knew growing up seemed to try their hand at the serious stuff… Read more Damn poetry
Agents are people too
I recently met with an agent at a writing conference a couple of weeks ago. This statement in itself makes… Read more Agents are people too
Perception of Intention
https://asinine.bitbucket.io/topics/articles/2019/editorial/article_32.html I read an article questioning the consequences of considering words “literal weapons.” Not literal as in, figurative, but actual… Read more Perception of Intention
Traveling with Aliens
https://www.amazon.com/Spaceports-Spidersilk-April-Marcie-Tentchoff-ebook/dp/B07NWP9WDG I don’t like to base a story on a title. Titles aren’t easy to find, but sometimes they sound… Read more Traveling with Aliens
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 