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: Valediction
Word: valediction Pronunciation: va-lə-DIK-shən Part of Speech: noun Definition: the action of saying farewell a statement or address made at or as a farewell Source: Oxford Dictionaries This is an example of a word I learned by using a thesaurus, and I remember that...
Word of the Week: Omniscient
Word: omniscient Pronunciation: ahm-NI-shənt Part of Speech: adjective Definition: knowing everything Source: Oxford Dictionaries Last Monday's Word of the Week post was about a word used to define things that are present everywhere. Continuing on the same line,...
Word of the Week: Ubiquitous
Word: ubiquitous Pronunciation: yoo-BI-kwə-təs Part of Speech: adjective Definition: present, appearing, or found everywhere Source: Oxford Dictionaries "Ubiquitous" is one of those words that I would hear and see fairly often, but that I never really bothered to look...
Creative Writing Blog
Five Reasons Why Writing Poetry is Good for You
After a whole series of long posts, I think now is a good time to unwind with a short one. Lately I've written quite a bit of poetry, and I find it's a format that I really enjoy working with. So continuing on the same line as my flash fiction post, here's a brief...
Writer’s Toolkit: Pocket Notebook
So I figured it was time for another Writer's Toolkit post, as it's been a while since I've shared one. While trying to decide which tool to write about next, I realized I haven't yet mentioned an essential one that's been especially useful in my experience as a...
Writer’s Carnival: Your New One-Stop Writing Shop
Show of hands: who wants to be part of a writing community that offers a friendly network of fellow writers, insightful critique from peers, cash-prize contests, sorted lists of writing prompts, and helpful resources on how to improve your craft all in one place? Then...
Hot Off the Press
The Beast
(What If? Exercise: Read the description here.) I was a fool to think we could slay it. She trusted me with her life, and I failed. I was so sure we had it cornered. I heard the growling before she did. But she saw the teeth first. I tried to save her. It was too...
Intelligent vs. Smart
An intelligent person knows how to carry on a conversation with other intelligent people. A smart person knows how to carry on a conversation with anyone. An intelligent person knows when it's OK to be completely honest. A smart person knows when to be honest, and...
If I Had Wings
If I had wings, I'd fly away, Up to the sky, so bright and clear. If I had wings, I'd leave today To travel far away from here. I'd spread my wings and I'd take flight. I'd flap and flap with all my might, So maybe I could finally see The joy birds know of being free....