Finding a source of character inspiration can be as easy as looking around at your own family & friends. Behind-the-scenes real life stories are standard stories. Life will always outdo fiction. The drama is when you’re dealing with topics like drug abuse. Those stealth stints of getting high on stuff you can’t even pronounce, someone who has it “in the bag,” you ask yourself, “what the hell am I missing here?” The answer: Your behind […]
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Unchained Hearts: A Few Words About Devil’s Breath
When I was writing Unchained Hearts, I had more than a few ideas in my head. I wanted it to be this twisty-turny drama and what better way to do that than to introduce the use of some drug I was sure not many knew about. Yep, that was the ticket. To do that, I remembered a drug I had heard about years ago and had seen in one of my favorite shows at the […]
Read moreResurrecting The 20+ Year Old Merlon-Drake
Talk about a blast from the past! I’ve mentioned that I have been writin stories since I will an angst-ridden tween of 11. This is one of my old stories. When I say OLD, I think I was about 14/15 when I wrote it. 😱😱 I loved the story but as I read this, I realized just how young I was…
Read morePalessa is on Tap! #TapMyStory
If you’ve never heard of the Tap app, you’re not the only one. I just found it and loved it. It’s so addictive, so fun that I came up with a couple of Tap chat stories of my own! Check them out: SWEET TREAT👉 https://taptap.app.link/kaopLc9sCC 👈 it’s funny (I hope) and ‘WE’LL MEET AGAIN’ 👉 https://taptap.app.link/el2S3HytCC 👈 which is sci-fi-ish and is still ongoing!
Read moreI Knew It! Netflix Binging Can Help With Writing!
I am a huge fan of Netflix and Chill as I don’t watch TV and sometimes, I just want to catch up on some of my favorite shows or check out a movie I didn’t get to watch. Now, I have been inspired by some of the shows I’ve watched but this article puts into words what I already figured: Netflix can help your writing! Check out this cool article here! Now I just need […]
Read moreWhat’s On Deck? Palessa Goes Wattpad…Sorta
It’s been a time and while I have every reason to believe that 2017 will be just as good as 2016, if not BETTER, I must admit to a bit of doubt. It’s like taking one step forward and then two steps back sometimes. What can you do but keep moving?Anyway, I wanted to just update everyone on some new developments that I’m actively working.
Read moreAuthor Palessa Shares Her Experience With Google Ads
Thanks to Nicholas Rossi’s for suggesting I share my AdWords book marketing experience so far.
Read moreQuestioning The HEA Story Ending
I’m damned if I do or don’t, so I’ve decided to just do what I want and let the chips fall. I remembered reading a couple of reader critiques of my Baxter Family Saga stories that said I didn’t answer all the questions…Um, of course not!
Read moreA Final Word About George Michael
A lot of entertainment icons passed this year and while I miss #Prince, Alan Rickman, David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, I have to say this one hit me harder than those guys. Still processing so I had to pen this little note…👉👉 “Thank You, George Michael” https://medium.com/@authorpalessa/thank-you-george-michael-57c07bd91fa3
Read moreA Quick Update on What I’ve Been Writing
Yes, that little stick figure is supposed to be me. The last time I was that short, I think I was in utero 😜
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