This year will be my sixth time participating in NaNoWriMo. Out of the past four times I participated, I completed the challenge four times. One of those manuscripts went on to be published as a novel I wrote under my pen name Grayson Bell. While I participated in 2019, I couldn't complete my manuscript that … Continue reading Gearing Up for NaNoWriMo as a Rebel
Author: G. L. Balend
Brushing Off the Dust
Getting back to a long-shelved novel In 2017, I thought I had completed my first science fiction novel, then titled The Artifacts of Dawn, and had even begun writing its sequel. After making sure it was thoroughly edited, I began the process of querying literary agents in the hopes of eventually landing a publishing contract. … Continue reading Brushing Off the Dust
What I’ve Been Working on Lately
Ever since I put my novel on the back burner, I haven't felt like blogging much. I didn't feel like there was much point since I wasn't making any active progress on my book. However, that doesn't mean I haven't been writing. Writing LGBTQ+ Articles Starting in 2018 I began writing articles on a site … Continue reading What I’ve Been Working on Lately
Supernatural is not Science Fiction
As a writer of science fiction, and a lover of the TV series Supernatural, I need to get this off my chest. The media keeps touting Supernatural as the "longest running American science fiction show on television." Yes, fourteen seasons going on fifteen does make it a long-running show. It may even make it the … Continue reading Supernatural is not Science Fiction
Using a Pseudonym
Many writers choose to write under a pseudonym or pen name. There are many reasons to choose to not use your real name when publishing your writing publicly. Some writers have privacy concerns. Others work in an industry or live in a community where the subject of their writing may not be deemed acceptable. Others … Continue reading Using a Pseudonym
