Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Writing Themes #IWSG

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Shout-out to Alex and the awesome co-hosts for today: Kalpana, Kim Lajevardi, Rebecca Douglass, Jennifer Lane, and Cathrina Constantine!


Nov 4 question -

As a writer, do you have favorite themes that you like to explore in your stories? If so, what are they?

Fate vs. Free Will -- Can, and do, we decide our destiny? 

In Fractions of Existence, Xavier is supposed to reunite his kind, The Existence, he is supposed to prioritize that over anything else. But what if he puts Wend's choices and (alleged) happiness first? Thus defying his destiny and purpose. 

In Jewels of Darterra, the path and purpose being undone is the plot and theme, in a way. 

Lumber Of The Kuweakunks has fate stepping in by children vanishing. The "free will" of certain people may be the problem, as certain choices and actions have awakened old magic.



If you've ever wanted to pay to give your book away to hundreds of readers (hoping they'd read it and maybe leave a review), these sykd (Stuff-Your-Kindle-Day) events are internationally huge. 

Buzzfest (All-genre Stuff Your Kindle Day / Book Blast event)
Dates: December 20–21, 2026
Format: 2-day promotional event featuring free or discounted ($0.99) ebooks across multiple genres for Kindle users.

I signed up Fractions of Existence.
It costs a fair amount of money to give your book away at such an event. I hope you'll check it out.
Please consider using a mobile device, because the website sometimes malfunctions on a computer. 💻
 



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