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: Countenance
Word: countenance Pronunciation: KOWN-t(e)n-əns Part of Speech: noun Definition: a person's face or facial expression Source: Oxford Dictionaries Oh! no mortal could support the horror of that countenance. A mummy again endued with animation could not be so hideous as...
Word of the Week: Paean
Word: paean Pronunciation: PEE-ən Part of Speech: noun Definition: a song of praise or triumph Source: Oxford Dictionaries I recently discovered this word on YouTube when I happened upon a video of a VOCALOID song titled "Eternal Paean" (translated from its Japanese...
Word of the Week: Verbatim
Word: verbatim Pronunciation: vər-BAY-təm Part of Speech: adjective; adverb Definition: in exactly the same words as were used originally Source: Oxford Dictionaries I must give credit to Beth Teliho of Writer B is Me for reminding me to add this word to my list (even...
Creative Writing Blog
The Year in Review: What I’ve Learned About Writing in 2014
It's the last day of 2014, and you know what that means: time for a recap of the year! To celebrate the turn of the year, here's a brief review of what I've learned about writing in 2014. Enjoy, and Happy New Year! Juggling grad school and a blog is hard work... I was...
Five Classic Christmas Stories from My Childhood
Merry Christmas Eve! It's that time of year again, and what better way for writers to celebrate than indulging in some classic Christmas stories? Continuing from my review of Treasury of Christmas Tales, here's a list of five Christmas-themed stories I enjoyed in my...
Off The Bookshelf: Treasury of Christmas Tales
Remember when you were a kid, how you enjoyed reading or listening to holiday stories with your family at the end of the year? That was a good part of my childhood, as we had several Christmas-themed books sitting on our shelves when I was growing up. So to celebrate...
Hot Off the Press
Run, Johnny, Run!
No one could believe it when they saw Johnny in first place. He was moving so fast, spectators hardly noticed him the moment he came round the corner. Just two more miles, he thought, then he’d finally prove himself to the whole town. “No one can move like Johnny!”...
The Miracle You Are
A "Gift from God" Is what they said you are. They called you a surprise, Sent to bring more joy Into our lives. And they were right, Because you're nothing short Of a miracle. You're the light That shines every day In our hearts. You're the sun That brightens Our...
Recipe for a Writer
Take one extraordinary mind. Add four tablespoons of fresh ideas (Assorted flavors work best), Two cups of emotion, And a pinch of eccentricity. Stir well, Seasoning with experience At regular intervals (to taste). Bake for several years Until creativity forms, Then...