Welcome to the Wolfe's (Writing) Den
I’m J.C. Wolfe (or Jay C. Wolfe, hence the name of my blog). I’m a fiction writer and aspiring author of fantasy and science fiction novels.
This is my blog, where I share my thoughts on various creative writing topics, my original stories and poetry, and eventually information about my books.
Feel free to explore my site and follow my blog! I hope you enjoy your stay! Happy reading!
Who is J.C. Wolfe?
J.C. Wolfe is the artistic alter ego of a shy, nerdy 20-something-year-old biologist with a colorful imagination and a lifelong dream of being a fiction writer. She is a born-and-raised American, and after finishing grad school six thousand miles away in the exotic southern region of Brazil, she once again resides in her true home in California. Her favorite literary genres are fantasy and science fiction, and she hides behind a gender-neutral pen name while she weaves her endless thoughts and daydreams into stories meant to touch hearts and inspire the imagination of any soul who might cross her path.
Word of the Week
Word of the Week: Lachrymose
Word: lachrymose Pronunciation: LA-krə-mohs / LA-krə-mohz Part of Speech: adjective Definition: tearful or given to weeping Source: Oxford Dictionaries A few weeks ago, I shared a word to describe people who feel overly sentimental. Along those lines, here's another...
Word of the Week: Kakistocracy
Word: kakistocracy Pronunciation: ka-ki-STAH-krə-see Part of Speech: noun Definition: government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state Source: Oxford Dictionaries Happy Presidents' Day! To celebrate, here's a new political word to add to your...
Word of the Week: Enamor
Word: enamor Pronunciation: i-NA-mər / e-NA-mər Part of Speech: verb Definition: be filled with a feeling of love for Source: Oxford Dictionaries Romance writers will surely be familiar with today's Word of the Week. Of course, you've probably read it most often in...
Creative Writing Blog
What If? Writing Prompts: History VI
Yesterday was Independence Day in the US, so here's a special set of "What If?" Writing Prompts to celebrate! This week's batch features more prompts in the history genre, specifically American history! See what historical tales you can spin from these ideas, and feel...
3 Reasons You Should Write Fiction in Active Voice
Anyone who either is or has worked with an editor has had to deal with the common writing issue of active voice vs. passive voice. Any and every editor worth their salt will tell you to favor active voice, while writing in passive voice is just another bad habit...
3 Lessons You Can Only Learn from Your Grandmother
Creative inspiration can come from anywhere, and some of the best comes from the people you love most: your family. Every family member has their own unique qualities and abilities to contribute to your stories, but one in particular stands out for how much...
Hot Off the Press
White Dove
One cold evening, I looked outside At the ashen sky, Trembling with grief For the world I once knew And loved, A world I feared I might never Know again. But a white dove Came to me, Bathed in light, And told me Not to be afraid, That the world Could be better If only...
Your Wise Words
If there's one thing I remember From the days when I was small, It's the lessons that you taught me, The wisest words of all. You told me to be happy In whatever I might do, Whether writing for a living Or finding love that's true. Your incredible work ethic Was your...
Around the Corner
I'll never forget the night I returned. It was my first good night of sleep in weeks, the night I finally stopped crying 'til three in the morning and wishing I were anywhere or anyone else in the world. That was the night I won myself back. The third track of my...