Momma in her midlife talks about creating worlds in writing. — From fantasy to science fiction, world-building is an important part of writing. It’s also one of the most difficult parts of writing well. Not everyone can create a Tolkien Middle Earth or an Asimov’s Foundation. Creating worlds isn’t just about giving a land and a few characters interesting names, it’s…

Momma in her midlife discusses how to talk to your kids (or in some cases adults) about hard topics like periods, puberty, and sex. — Every parent knows that there are certain conversations that come up that could make the devil blush. Kids very rarely have a filter and will ask just about anything. Having these talks can be hard but they are essential for healthy physical and emotional development. Some of the hardest topics…

Momma in her midlife discusses how to tell the difference between narcissism and confidence when trying to find a romantic partner. — Confidence is sexy. We hear it all the time. When looking for a potential partner, we look for someone who exudes healthy attributes. By healthy attributes, I mean someone who embodies traits that help build up a relationship. Confidence is one of those attributes that can help a relationship. However…

Momma in her midlife discusses how to decode body language to find true love. — I love the show Naked Attraction. I’ve written about it before in Naked Attraction and Love Is Blind Can Either One Lead to Love? The reason I like this show is because contestants say they want love and a relationship, but they all make the same mistakes. You may have…

Momma in Her Midlife Discusses the Atrocities of Witch Trials Throughout History — “We are the granddaughters of the witches you couldn’t burn.” — Tish Thawer In Part One of The Woeful War of the Wicked on Witchy Women, we got through a handful of the witch trials that happened in the 16th and 17th centuries throughout Europe. We looked at what caused…

Momma in Her Midlife Discusses the Atrocities of Witch Trials Throughout History — Tis the Season to be spooky. What better way to celebrate the month of hallows with the history of witchery and suffering. Like most outcasts in history, many women (and some men) who didn’t conform to society’s views were persecuted. Most of their names and identities have been lost to…

Momma in her midlife spills the tea on the scariest part about being a parent. — Teenagers. The End. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ok, there’s more to it than just teenagers. Right now, I’m dealing with an angry teenager and it’s exhausting. Going into parenthood you never imagine that one day your beautiful little baby will hate…

Momma in Her Midlife Talks About Crafting Tone in Writing — I’ve been writing for more than 10 years and have faced my share of critique. As any writer can attest, the most common critiques are about tone and voice. In my early days, I used to mix the two up. Not that I know better, maybe I can help a…

Momma in Her Midlife Struggles with Motivation — I’ve been sitting here staring at a blank page for… let’s just say WAY too long. Not even my previous article on writer’s block can help. I’m not at a loss for what to write, but I’m struggling to find motivation. My solution… write about my lack of motivation. We’ve…