Author Archives: lydias

Why Writers Should Eavesdrop Regularly

In: Personal Life, Writing

Incidentally, I’ve also pick up some fabulous ideas for poems and stories as well by watching people! You’d be surprised by how much you can learn about writing dialogue as well as human nature in by quietly observing how they interact with each other in public. Perhaps this should be the topic of a future post? What… Read More

Hopeful Science Fiction: Move the World

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Click on the tag “hope” at this bottom of this post to read about all of my suggestions for hopeful science fiction. If you have recommendations for future instalments of this series, I’d sure like to hear them. Leave a comment below or send me message about it on Twitter. Last winter I discovered the… Read More

A Mindful Approach to Headaches

In: Mindfulness and Meditation

Disclaimer: This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any medical conditions. Please consult with a medical professional if you need medical advice. I’m simply writing about my own experiences here.  The first multi-day tension headache I remember experiencing happened at age seven or eight soon after my family moved to Wyoming.… Read More

Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Favourite Poems and Short Stories from Black Writers

In: Blog Hops

Hosted by Long and Short Reviews. Click here to read everyone else’s replies to this week’s question and here to see the full list of topics for the year. In light of the protests happening in the U.S. and across the world, everyone I recommend today is a black or African-American writer. I stand with… Read More

4 Things That Make Science Fiction and Fantasy Shows Worth Rewatching

In: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Raise your hand if you love rewatching your old favourite sci-fi and fantasy shows! Over the last few months, I’ve slowly become more reticent about watching new films and TV shows in these genres. I’m sure many of them are going to be amazing once I return to chipping away at my humongous to-watch queue,… Read More