Author Archives: Aubrey Lyn Jeppson

Short Story Elements: Themes

I’ve been studying up on what makes a good short story lately, as I work on my own short fiction and submit it for publication.  During this time I’ve learned a few things along the way that I wanted to share with you.  I have listened to several podcasts, watch youtube videos and read articlesContinue reading “Short Story Elements: Themes”

Music Monday – Find Me Where The Wild Things Are

I think we all meet people in life that try to shove us into boxes we don’t fit into. It’s easy to let those people hurt us or tell us who we are, but today’s playlist is all about pushing back against those preconceived notions, and continuing on toward the life we want. Most ofContinue reading “Music Monday – Find Me Where The Wild Things Are”

Music Monday – And Drift Away

So this playlist was going to be angsty one, about ditching bad friends and moving on, since that’s where my head has been at this weekend thanks to a dream I had about a person no longer in my life. Instead, you’re getting light, fluffy, electronica-ish music.  Partially because I need a pick-me-up since it’sContinue reading “Music Monday – And Drift Away”

Music Monday – It’s just a Reflektor

My love of music was definitely something that I got from my parents, especially my Dad.  As early as I can remember, he’d challenge us to name a song, the artist/band or something else about a tune on the radio.  Usually he’d reward us with a quarter or fifty cents for a correct answer.  I’mContinue reading “Music Monday – It’s just a Reflektor”

Productively Tools: RescueTime, Momentum, and Strict Workflow

If you are anything like me, you probably hop on the computer and at first you’re totally ready to write, but only after you check facebook.  And tumblr.  And several other sites that suck your time into the void, never to return. I won’t lie, I still do this, but I’ve found a few handyContinue reading “Productively Tools: RescueTime, Momentum, and Strict Workflow”

Music Monday

So in addition to loving writing, geeky things and comics, I’m a huge fan of all kinds of music.  I regularly make playlists for what I’m working on or have playlists about random things that help me get into the right writing mood. Each Monday, I’ll give you my recommended tracks for the week, asContinue reading “Music Monday”

Thoughts

Here is my piece for the weekly challenge over at the 100 Word Stories Podcast.  Please check out the link to see the other stories, or to joy the challenge yourself. Thoughts “Can’t you just, not think about it? Stop stressing yourself out. Breathe.” It’s frustrating to say the least, when people treat your illness likeContinue reading “Thoughts”

Fail Better: Part 2

The first post I wrote about this subject was mostly about what writers hear as they journey through their path to becoming published.  This post will be about how you can actually fail upward.  I’m not sure we can actually call it a failure, as long as you learn something. Over the past two yearsContinue reading “Fail Better: Part 2”