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: Axiomatic
Word: axiomatic Pronunciation: ak-see-ə-MA-tik Part of Speech: adjective Definition: self-evident or unquestionable Source: Oxford Dictionaries Penny: Hey, I think I know how you did the card trick. Sheldon: Oh, please! If I don’t know, you don’t know. That’s...
Word of the Week: Defenestration
Word: defenestration Pronunciation: dee-fe-nə-STRAY-shən Part of Speech: noun Definition: the action of throwing someone or something out of a window Source: Oxford Dictionaries I bet you've never heard this word before. Unless you're a history enthusiast, of course,...
Word of the Week: Opaque
Word: opaque Pronunciation: oh-PAYK Part of Speech: adjective; noun Definition: (adj.) not able to be seen through; not transparent (adj.; figurative) hard or impossible to understand (n.) an opaque thing or substance Source: Oxford Dictionaries "Opaque", like...
Creative Writing Blog
Notable Authors: Dr. Seuss
I've been feeling a little nostalgic lately: looking through my books for old favorites, watching movies from my childhood whenever they're on TV, even listening to songs from the '90s once in a while. That's how I recently had an idea for another post on inspiration,...
Rescue Me (Writers Reveal)
Yes, it's time for another round of Writers Reveal! Today's topic comes from the newest member of our circle, Emily Toxward, who sent me the prompt "circling helicopters". Here's the short story I wrote based on that idea. Hope you like it! Thanks for the topic,...
25 Words and Phrases You May Be Confusing in Your Writing
All native English speakers are familiar with this problem: words and phrases that appear similar in spelling, pronunciation or meaning, but that actually have distinct definitions. This, of course, can cause some confusion when writing. After all, it's not always...
Hot Off the Press
The Dragon Within
Deep in the cavern it sleeps, Silent as the shadows, Still as the earth. And as it lies in rest, The land is at peace And all is well. But at the turn of the moon, The creature awakens And chaos reigns once more. It emerges from its lair, Eyes gleaming, teeth bared,...
Always There
When I laughed as a young child, Telling wild stories And playing silly games; When I cried throughout my teen years, Over school troubles And a broken heart; When I made it through college And proudly held up my diploma For all my family to see, She was there. When I...
The Night I Killed The Neighbor’s Dog
(What If? Exercise: Read the description here.) I remember it was a chilly night in midwinter. A cold breeze was wafting through the peaceful suburban street, gently swaying the leaves of the trees and the petals of the flowers on the front lawn that I always tried to...