I love my desk. My husband and I never used our kitchen table as an actual table, so, since we live in a small apartment and I didn’t yet have my own space for my writing, I claimed the table as my own. And now that I’ve gotten used to my big table, I don’t … Continue reading The Little Things that Inspire Me
Bri Marino Writes
Plotter or Pantser?
Writers tend to fall into one of two categories. The first, “plotters,” are those who plan out everything for their stories ahead of time. They outline, write backstories, and try to figure out the details of the whole story before they write a word. The second category, “pantsers,” are those who write “by the seat … Continue reading Plotter or Pantser?
Behind the Scenes of Somewhere Only We Know: Setting
The setting of a story is so much more than just where the story takes place. If done well, setting can help create the mood and tone of the story and can even act as a character itself. Setting is not just the physical space in which the story takes place, but the time period … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Somewhere Only We Know: Setting
Favorite Book Feature: A Little in Love by Susan Fletcher
The last Friday of every month this year I’m going to be featuring one of my favorite books. I’ll give a review and say why it’s one of my favorites. You can find the full list here. First up is A Little in Love by Susan Fletcher. As I wrote about here, Les Misérables is … Continue reading Favorite Book Feature: A Little in Love by Susan Fletcher
The Power of Worship Music
On Saturday I got to go to the annual Christian music tour called Winter Jam for the third time. When my then fiancé took me to this concert back in 2015 I wasn’t sure what to expect. I hadn’t been listening to this kind of music for very long, and I didn’t know any of … Continue reading The Power of Worship Music
Reading Your Own Writing
I’ve been reading through Somewhere Only We Know for the first time since I did my final check before publication in order to pull out quotes and passages that I can use for promotional stuff, and it is definitely a weird experience. Two thoughts constantly run through my head as I read it. The first … Continue reading Reading Your Own Writing
What I’m Reading: Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens
“What happened to you is not your fault. You are not stuck in a never-ending cycle of pain. It is not your job to protect your abuser from the consequences. There are Bodees [good guys and girls] in the world. Grieve your losses, but remember this moment does not define you. Write it down.” This … Continue reading What I’m Reading: Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens
Behind the Scenes of Somewhere Only We Know: Inspiration
Most of my story ideas come from getting a line in my head or coming up with a general concept. Then, once I figure out my character’s name and find the story’s title, I am able to build a story around that line or general concept. I’m not sure why I always need the names … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Somewhere Only We Know: Inspiration
Best Reads of 2016 and What I’m Looking Forward to in 2017
Last year was the first full year that I wasn’t a student, and it was wonderful. With the crazy amounts of reading required of an English major, I barely read anything that wasn’t assigned to me during my time at college. I couldn’t wait for the day that my reading list no longer doubled as … Continue reading Best Reads of 2016 and What I’m Looking Forward to in 2017
One Word – My New Year’s Resolution
Two years ago I found out about a different way to do New Year’s resolutions from a young adult author I like – Heather Demetrios. I never really liked the idea of New Year’s resolutions before as no one seemed to keep them. The kinds of resolutions people make (usually to lose weight or get … Continue reading One Word – My New Year’s Resolution
Bri Marino Creates 