Writing Journey – Rosemary Draven

The Machine That Keeps Churning: Writing, Revamping, and Staying Busy

These days, I’m deep in the writing trenches. Too many projects pile up, and while that’s a blessing, the relentless hunger to finish just one more gnaws at me. It’s like being a dysfunctional machine—always churning, always producing, but breaking down in those rare moments of reflection. In those moments, I find myself questioning everything:…
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Back to School and the High of Finishing a Story

Tomorrow, it’s back to school—a world of lesson plans, reading groups, and the ever-present question: “Am I doing enough?” It’s surreal, honestly. Over my vacation, I finished my novel, Riven, and got it out into the world. A friend compared it to Stephen King finishing Running Man while teaching, which is wildly flattering. I’m not…
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The Void Between Stories

Finishing Riven felt like stepping out of one world and into a vacuum. It’s the kind of loss that leaves an empty space inside you, no matter how many new ideas are waiting on the burner. I want to keep living in that world, breathing it in, letting the characters linger just a little longer.…
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Early Mornings and Creative Goals: A Writer’s Tale

Every vacation, I tell myself, This time will be different. I make big plans to relax, recharge, and maybe squeeze in some writing. But, without fail, my version of “relaxing” becomes waking up at 3 a.m., sometimes 5 a.m., and writing until late evening. I dive headfirst into my projects, and while I enjoy the…
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King Tyris – Riven

King Tyris of Nahor is a figure of unwavering authority, his presence as precise and deliberate as the blade he once wielded in his youth. Tall and lean, with angular features and silver-streaked dark hair tied in a modest knot, he carries the weight of centuries with a commanding yet austere dignity. His piercing brown…
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Riven is out on Kindle!

Read it here Synopsis: In a world shielded by the mystical Lystran Shroud, Princess Salome’s life is bound by tradition and the weight of her father’s authority. But when Nahor’s protective barrier begins to falter, whispers of corrupted lands and deadly creatures breaching its edges reach the court. Salome’s relentless curiosity drives her to seek…
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Category: Writing Journey

The Machine That Keeps Churning: Writing, Revamping, and Staying Busy

Back to School and the High of Finishing a Story

The Void Between Stories

Early Mornings and Creative Goals: A Writer’s Tale

King Tyris – Riven

Riven is out on Kindle!