Category Archives: Word-Crafting With Cindy

World Building for Romance

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Cindy Tomamichel

A book is a wonderful and amazing thing. You hold in your hands the key to another world, a world that previously only lived in the mind of another person, who may have died a hundred years ago, or live … Continue reading →

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Time travel romance – Druid’s Portal series

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Cindy Tomamichel

Today I thought I would share the opening scenes of the first book in the Druid’s Portal series. The news? I am nearing the end of writing this adventure that now spans five books. Each generation of time travellers in … Continue reading →

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Short Story: The End of the World

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

After all the saccharine good wishes of Christmas, the avalanche of sweets and pies, and the torment of endless carols in the shops, it’s refreshing to wash it away with a tale with a bit of bite to it. This … Continue reading →

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Earth friendly gifts

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

It’s late November and everyone is frazzled and freaked by how close it is to Christmas. A month from now and before you know it you will be getting presents from the service station! I’ve tried to gift some earth … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo for Authors

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

For a first time writer, Nano is a time of discovery, trepidation, and proving to themselves and the world that they are – or are not – a writer. For writers write, that’s what it’s all about. But what about … Continue reading →

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The Crone’s Fairytale

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

Not all enchantment happens as planned, and romance is not always for the young.  This story was placed first in a Fractured Fairy tale competition. It and others are available in my book of short stories Tales of Imagination. I … Continue reading →

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Historical Women

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

Writing about real people in history can be a task fraught with danger. Do you adhere to the plain facts, or do you spin a tale that fleshes out the bare bones of the past? How much research do you … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Chicken Pasta

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

It’s not easy sometimes, being a writer and looking after the house, children, pets, and hold down a job. There is too often not enough time and energy to do all the things. So here is an adaptable recipe that … Continue reading →

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Our Allotted Time

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

I lost someone today. A facebook friend, an acquaintance really. I doubt we would have been good friends in real life, but I guess I’ll never know. Despite not being close, it shocked me, made me stop and reassess my … Continue reading →

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Write what you know

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Cindy Tomamichel

I generally dislike the advice ‘write what you know’ since it conjures up images of creative writing classes writing about having coffee and writing or similar boring literary scenes. Where is the space for flights of fancy, of flying rainbow … Continue reading →

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