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: Debauchery
Word: debauchery Pronunciation: di-BAH-chə-ree Part of Speech: noun Definition: excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures Source: Oxford Dictionaries Last week, I talked about a word for someone who lives by the philosophy of enjoying the fine things in life while...
Word of the Week: Epicurean
Word: epicurean Pronunciation: e-pi-kyə-REE-ən / e-pi-KYƏ-ree-ən Part of Speech: noun Definition: a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink Source: Oxford Dictionaries I recently learned today's Word of the Week from...
Word of the Week: Garrulous
Word: garrulous Pronunciation: GA-r(y)ə-ləs Part of Speech: adjective Definition: excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters Source: Oxford Dictionaries This one's another word I picked off the vocabulary flashcard stack. Though I haven't used it much myself...
Creative Writing Blog
20 Sets of Homonyms to Watch Out For
It's time for some more fun with confusing English words! So far, I've shared a list of 25 commonly confused words and phrases and a list of 20 English words that change in meaning when pronounced differently. Continuing on that line, today's post focuses on homonyms...
What If? Writing Prompts: Nature III
Here's another set of "What If?" Writing Prompts for you! This week's post features another batch of prompts in the theme of nature and environmentalism. See what environmental stories you can create around these ideas! Enjoy! What if... there were only one type of...
Off The Bookshelf: Romeo & Juliet/West Side Story
I know it's been a while since I've shared a book on my Off The Bookshelf segment, so this week, I'm going to discuss one of my favorites. I've talked about this famous story in depth a few times before, notably to discuss five points that are often missed and the...
Hot Off the Press
Unlikely Hero
My heart stopped when my bedroom door began to open. My computer had frozen, now of all times, and my mother was going to see all the dirty pictures I’d been looking up for the last hour! But just as she stepped into the room, my screen suddenly shut off. I turned...
The Good Old Days
“Remember the old days, when people used to cheer 'Strongman!' every time I threw a car at a villain and stopped him cold?” “Now you'd get sued ’cause they just finished paying it off.” “What about you, Lightning Girl? Your super speed used to be the talk of the town!...
Misfortune
(What If? Exercise: Read the description here.) My friends insisted I come to the carnival with them. For some reason, the fortune teller caught my eye. She's never wrong, the other gypsies warned us. Come and learn your future, she said. She laid the cards before us....