#winterpublishing

Dear You, I’m in love!  I never thought I would be in a place like this. I never thought I’d ever find someone who set my soul aflame, and brought me untold joy and happiness. She makes me feel safe, and secure, and powerful, and strong. Even when I’m uncertain and afraid, she holds me tight and she offers me consoling words, builds up my resolve, believes in me in ways I never thought anyone…

5.5.22 I am struck with a love for a woman. Tender and affectionate, A softness of touch, Of lips, Of hands grasped in Twilight hours. Perfumed with pines and ferns –  A wild woman, With which she has escaped Into the forests and stars, Thieving my bleeding heart.  I am struck with a love for a woman. Dance until feet give out;  Kiss until our lungs cry mercy;  Whisper sweat-soaked…

A doodle inspired by this moment The first light of day filtered through the two-story windows of the living room, lighting up the wall that blocked the view of the kitchen, spilling around the corners to bleed into the dining room and TV room. The warmth did not quite reach my toes as I sat upon the counter, holding the girl I had a crush on close to my chest, burying my face into her shoulder…

How To Injure Your Characters

It is a common joke between writerly friends and I that I do quite enjoy harming / injuring my characters. So much so, that whenever I message a friend saying I finished a really awesome scene, they’ll reply with “who did you hurt this time.”  So let’s talk about how to injure your characters, and how to do so to better your book!  Realistic When injuring a character, I’ve generally got a few…

How To Write Fight Scenes

Writing fight scenes is something I definitely have a hard time doing right. So in order to better myself, I’ve been reading and listening to tips from a lot of other authors, and taking notes whenever I come across a fight scene in the books I read (currently reading the awesome Murderbot series). Let’s discuss what I’ve learned! Punch Fast, Punch Hard One aspect I’ve known for a while is keep…

Born To Be Possessed

    On February 4, 2020, I attended a protest for the sexist, racist, homophobic, and transphobic pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. Doug Wilson was hosting a talk at the University of Idaho, even though he could speak at his own school, and the talk was to be on “The Virtue of Sexism.” A lot of fellow LGBTQIA+ men, women, and nonbinary folk attended, and we filled the room, took the front…

An Ox Who Dreams Of Flying

[Another piece I wrote while I worked out Akakios’ character!] Akakios’ hooves smashed into the ground as she sprinted forward. Cryus flew next to her, and as they reached their target, Akakios pivoted and sliced her handaxe through the ankle of a blood harpy. Cryus, without wasting a second, shredded the harpy’s arm before diving away. Screaming, the harpy dropped the traveler, who quickly…

Tiny House Episode 1

Watch the video here: Original script below: Hey, everyone! My name’s Lauren Hemphill, and I thought I’d talk about my tiny house. This is Raven’s Haven – she’s not quite finished yet, and she hasn’t got her finishing touches to make her sparkle, but she’s my home and I love her. I bought this shell about four years ago, in 2016, and have been living in it since 2018. I moved in before I even…