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Words Have Power

Words Have Power

Here is an article written by my cousin and fiction writer Reed Mingault. On her recent weekend visit, we had many deep conversations about writing. This one bubbled up one morning with a rush of inspiration and note taking. I am thrilled to share this here with you all.  💙- April Words have power. Phrases…

Resources for Fiction Writers (w/Reed Mingault)

Resources for Fiction Writers (w/Reed Mingault)

Reed is a fiction writer primarily of secondary world Fantasy. “I write about whatever shiny has currently grabbed my attention, usually with magic, talking animals, and/or mythological creatures, wrapped up with hope.” she says. She started writing about the characters in her tabletop role-playing games when they wouldn’t stop pestering her, and eventually gave them…

Series Intro: Conversations About Writing with Reed Mingault

Series Intro: Conversations About Writing with Reed Mingault

I am fortunate to have people in my life who inspire me. Reed Mingault is one of those. She is my cousin and writing buddy. We are both relatively new taking our writing seriously. This sparks great conversation whenever we get together. It is exciting to share the writing process with someone who thinks differently.…