by Esther Scherpenisse | J Jul 2025 | No category
In the corner of my living room stands an old wooden barrel filled with books I mean to read. Some of them have been waiting there for years, gathering dust so thick I could probably carbon date it. The bright, shiny covers get pulled out first. The dull, beige...
by Esther Scherpenisse | J Jun 2025 | No category
You’ve probably had this happen: you pick up a book with a great premise. The world sounds cool, the main character has a tragic backstory and a sword, the stakes are high. You start reading… and something just feels off. You can’t put your finger on it, but the...
by Esther Scherpenisse | J Jun 2025 | No category
I’ve always had this Big, Brave, Slightly Ridiculous Dream of one day being on the New York Times Bestseller list. When I was younger, that just meant being able to do what I love full-time or until the characters in my head got the better of me. I used to think...
by Esther Scherpenisse | J May 2025 | No category
A lot of YA and FSF books I love have a chosen one, or someone fated in some way. One person who alone has to defeat a powerful evil. Or in fantasy romance, who is destined for a single partner. Harry Potter, Tris from Divergent, Rand al’Thor in Wheel of Time, even...
by Esther Scherpenisse | J May 2025 | No category
You’ve finished a story or a book. Naturally, you want people to read it. And ideally, you want them to love it. After all, it’s your baby, your work—something you’ve poured hours (and probably a bit of your soul) into. So asking for feedback can feel scary. And...
