Times are tough right now. Turning to music can be a relaxing or inspiring way to find some peace and comfort. We hope these songs can be a refuge for you, and help bring a smile or a moment of calm. Stay well! NICOLE: This song just gives me a sense of calm that … More #MusicMonday: Inspirational Songs
In historical fiction the figures of the past come alive once more, and these tunes are sure to help you imagine those days gone by #MusicMonday … More #MusicMonday: Songs for Historical Fiction
Level of Concern — Twenty One Pilots Nord Mead — Miracle of Sound What Goes Around Comes Around Cover — Alesana We sat in a room filled to the brim with nothing that mattered and I could only stare at the iridescent lights that shone off the reflection of her metallic face, washing it in … More The Cost of Betrayal
*Muse’s Note: This week’s story is by our fabulous returning guest writer, J.M.Whitty. You can read her other stories here.* Ana: ‘Big Brother’ by The Stephane Wrembel Trio (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) Julia: ‘American Woman’ by The Who Relationship: ‘L’Alba’ by Jovanotti Julia paced on the sidewalk, stopping only to dig for her … More The Morning Sun
Many eons ago (ok last Saturday), the planets aligned, and your Muses were able to communicate via super-duper high-tech magic called Zoom. We’d been hoping to do this for years, ever since we all came together back in 2016 and started this wee blog, but life has taken us for a spin, and then another … More In Which The Muses Convene
Whether you’re rescuing a prince-in-distress or slaying evil monsters in your manuscript (or in real life), these songs will help transport you to a world of beauty and wonder, where anything is possible #MusicMonday … More #MusicMonday: Fantasy Realms
“No Good” cover by Hidden Citizens feat. Rånya “Tribulation” by Matt Maeson feat. VÉRITÉ “The Light We Cast” by Jessica Curry As Leda Revik walked into the meeting room, she reached for the blaster at her hip. Her finger flexed around the trigger both for her own comfort, and to watch Jace’s eyes widen … More The Light We Cast
Hello Muse-seekers and wordsmiths! We hope everyone is keeping well during this absolutely topsy-turvy time. The world is so uncertain right now, and the future is a frightening unknown, but we are clinging to the hope we have in words and stories. In the power of a book or show or movie to transport us, … More April/May Prompt Post
Hello Muse seekers and word nerds! Things have been a little quiet over here on the old blog because, hey life is nuts right now, isn’t it? We hope everyone is keeping well, and if you’re looking for new blog posts to read, podcasts to listen to, or writing resources to check out, we’ve compiled … More Link Salad!
Whether you like your sci-fi heavy on the Sci or heavy on the Fi, these songs are sure to get your hyperdrives going #MusicMonday … More #MusicMonday: Sci-Fi Worlds
This week, we pay tribute to the songs that got us through hard times, restored our spirit, and provided comfort when we needed it most #MusicMonday … More #MusicMonday: Songs for Heartbreak and Healing
Zadie hummed. Not with her voice, but with her whole self. Her very cells seemed to thrum with activity, with energy. She had felt it since she was little, and learned long ago that not everyone’s blood sang with this same frequency. She embraced it all, every little thing, like the way the hairs on … More Sparks
