The Ramayana is an epic poem, a Hindu text dating from 1200 B.C.E. (Syracuse University). As with all classics that are ancient texts, there will be variations…… Read more “I Love a Delightful Reimagining of a Classic, Told From a Woman’s P.O.V.”
Author: christyoslund
Writer of non-fiction focused on disability services/studies; fiction writing that often incorporates the p.o.v. of disabled characters.
Writers Zone: Beta Readers . . . considerations, kindnesses, and select realities
I have yet to meet the writer who, having created something and still in the early excitement of ‘this might really be something!’ doesn’t yearn for another…… Read more “Writers Zone: Beta Readers . . . considerations, kindnesses, and select realities”
I’m Biased (based on experience) and therefore may Prefer Autistic Writers
Admittedly, I’ve noticed as I age, I have less appetite for fiction with magic/fantasy and am more interested in exploring the reality of all manners of shenanigans…… Read more “I’m Biased (based on experience) and therefore may Prefer Autistic Writers”
Writers’ Zone: Formating. Plus, room for writers’ concerns/questions.
Writers can save time, effort by formating for publishing from the start.
Writing and Creative License: Knowing an autistic isn’t the same as being autistic
A rose by any other name and with any number of thorns is more pleasant to deal with than this book was In the community of writers,…… Read more “Writing and Creative License: Knowing an autistic isn’t the same as being autistic”
Prairie Lotus: Linda Sue Park
I’m writing a middle-grade historical western thus I’m reading them. What a lovely example of the genre we have in Prairie Lotus. Cover of Prairie Lotus I…… Read more “Prairie Lotus: Linda Sue Park”
For the Autistic in the Virtual Room
Back in 2018 I created a brief survey to begin collecting bare-bones input from other ASD folx about what they were finding most challenging in life. Free…… Read more “For the Autistic in the Virtual Room”
Photography and Writing: You Learn by Doing
Writing and photography are two of my biggest passions in life – along with animal rehab and adoption. Sable and white collie, indoor, low, natural light But…… Read more “Photography and Writing: You Learn by Doing”
Vladimir: Lit hit at Shades of Grey?
Potential spoilers, so reader beware. Cover of Vladimir, by Julia May Jonas When a friend brings a book to you and says, “I think this may be…… Read more “Vladimir: Lit hit at Shades of Grey?”
Mouth to Mouth: Maybe I’m too autistic for this one.
cover of Mouth to Mouth Let me begin with a disclaimer of sorts: I believe Antoine Wilson is a strong writer, who is capable of producing a…… Read more “Mouth to Mouth: Maybe I’m too autistic for this one.”
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