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: Leitmotif
Word: leitmotif Pronunciation: LYT-moh-teef Part of Speech: noun Definition: a recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition, associated with a particular person, idea, or situation Source: Oxford Dictionaries Have you ever watched a movie or musical...
Word of the Week: Circumlocution
Word: circumlocution Pronunciation: sər-kəm-lə-KYOO-sh(ə)n Part of Speech: noun Definition: the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive Source: Oxford Dictionaries Have you ever tried having a discussion with...
Word of the Week: Putative
Word: putative Pronunciation: PYOO-tə-tiv Part of Speech: adjective Definition: generally considered or reputed to be Source: Oxford Dictionaries Okay, so this is a little embarrassing to admit, but I learned today's Word of the Week from a minor mistake I made in an...
Creative Writing Blog
6 of My Favorite Fictional Couples
Valentine's Day is around the corner, which means many of us creative writers are thinking more than ever about romance (at least, I am). All the talk of love in the air has gotten me thinking about my favorite love stories and the characters who bring them to life....
What If? Writing Prompts: Romance VI
Welcome to the first day of February! The month of love has rolled around once again, so why not start it off with some new "What If?" Writing Prompts? This week's batch features prompts in the genre of – you guessed it – romance. See what love stories you can create...
Off The Bookshelf: Pride and Prejudice
Welcome back to my Off The Bookshelf segment! It's been almost a year since I've written a book review for my blog, which is a shame since I do love recommending my favorite novels. The good news is that I read several new books last year and plan to read even more...
Hot Off the Press
Ode to the Redlip Blenny
Oh strange fish, whose Phylogeography baffles me so. How did you traverse the Atlantic? I thought you were Brazilian – O. trinitatis, I called you – But when I tested your DNA, I Learned that you came from the East! Everyone was amazed when I told them; Nobody had...
Sweet Gold
(What If? Exercise: Read the description here.) The young bear spotted the bee landing on a daisy. Curious, he followed the striped insect to its hive. It led him through meadows rich with wildflowers. Finally, it vanished into a large tree. The cub sniffed the hive...
Vanishing Sands (Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge #113)
Down the winding shore Tiny grains of sand vanish Through the still hourglass On the beach you'll see Soft footprints across the sand Fade away with time When the sea breeze blows White sands fly and disappear Into tomorrow My responses to Ronovan Writes' Weekly Haiku...