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: Ostentatious
Word: ostentatious Pronunciation: ahs-tən-TAY-shəs Part of Speech: adjective Definition: characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice Source: Oxford Dictionaries Today's vocabulary entry is a complementary post to last week's....
Word of the Week: Opulent
Word: opulent Pronunciation: AH-pyə-lənt Part of Speech: adjective Definition: ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish Source: Oxford Dictionaries I like the word "opulent", not just because of the way it sounds, but because it's another example of a word that...
Word of the Week: Benediction
Word: benediction Pronunciation: be-ni-DIK-shən Part of Speech: noun Definition: the utterance or bestowing of a blessing Source: Oxford Dictionaries The last Word of the Week post of 2013 ended the year with a word meaning farewell. So to open my 2014 vocabulary...
Creative Writing Blog
Motivational Music: VOCALOID (Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka, KAITO)
If you read my post about VOCALOID last week, you probably saw this coming. If you didn't, I strongly recommend you take a quick look at that one in order to understand what I'm about to show you now. All caught up? Great, then let's get started! This may seem rather...
VOCALOID: The Power of Creative Collaboration
Those familiar with my blog know that Wednesdays are dedicated to topics regarding creative writing. Today, I'm going to step a little outside the box (not too far, don't worry) to share a little more of my nerdy side and talk about my newest obsession: VOCALOID....
Playing with Magic (Writers Reveal)
Welcome to another round of Writer's Reveal! This month's topic was sent to us by Rhianna of A Parenting Life, who suggested the prompt "a tale about siblings with a magical twist". Here's a short story I wrote based on that idea. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for the topic,...
Hot Off the Press
Petty Chocolate
A few years ago, I received a gift from a friend: a box of chocolates. I was excited about it for the brief time I had it, but I never got to enjoy it, because the same week, you took it away claiming you needed a gift for a friend of your own. Because you promised to...
Paintings and Doors
A movie is like a painting. A vision of art for the eyes, The artist projects it for the world So that viewers may gaze Upon its beauty. Its colors and shapes are a landscape, With a range of depth and movement As envisioned by its creator. Like a painting, A movie...
Thankful
I'm thankful for my family, Whose love has kept me strong. I'm thankful for the friends I've made To keep my whole life long. I'm thankful for the books I read That take me far away. They show me distant worlds that I Can visit any day. I'm thankful for the gift I...