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: Neophyte
Word: neophyte Pronunciation: NEE-ə-fyt Part of Speech: noun Definition: a person who is new to a subject, skill or belief Source: Oxford Dictionaries Here's another interesting word that I'd definitely like to try using more often. I'm actually surprised at myself...
Word of the Week: Incandescent
Word: incandescent Pronunciation: in-kən-DE-sənt Part of Speech: adjective Definition: emitting light as a result of being heated passionate or brilliant extremely angry Source: Oxford Dictionaries I hope you like words with multiple definitions, because I certainly...
Word of the Week: Diffuse
Word: diffuse Pronunciation: di-FYOOZ (v.) / di-FYOOS (adj.) Part of Speech: verb; adjective Definition: (v.) spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people (adj.) spread out over a large area; not concentrated Source: Oxford Dictionaries...
Creative Writing Blog
The Art of Science and the Science of Art: Writing
Last week, I started a new series of posts on the overlap of my two favorite topics: art and science. After discussing the similarities and differences between artistic and scientific reading, today I'd like to talk about the next major aspect of this creative...
The Art of Science and the Science of Art: Reading
I mentioned at the beginning of January that it would be difficult for me to keep up with writing because I would be particularly busy this year. I'm currently in the middle of pursuing a Master's degree in Marine Ecology, so much of my time is being occupied with...
What Kind of Grammar Nerd Are You? A Quiz by Grammarly
Ready to celebrate National Grammar Day? Then you'd better hop in a time machine and jump back to last week, because it was March 4th. Sorry! Being the total ditz/busy grad student that I am, I neglected to mark the date on my calendar and completely missed my chance...
Hot Off the Press
All Hallows’ Eve
On the last October day, When the sun has gone away, The monsters all come out to play And take over the night. Vampire bats and witches fly Through the moonlit autumn sky. Hear them laugh while passing by To fill the air with fright. Zombies rise up from the ground....
The Monster in My Room
(What If? Exercise: Read the description here.) It was the only thing I ever feared growing up. It started with the missing socks from my drawer. Then the snacks in my backpack started disappearing. The food trails went under the bed. I thought I was done for. One...
Don’t Be Invisible
Sometimes I wonder if it was all a dream. I'd walk through the halls alone, always with my head down, never looking them in the eye. Maybe I was afraid they'd see too far into my soul. Nobody ever saw into me. They only ever saw through me. It was fear that guided me,...