by Thirzah | Oct 1, 2026 | About Thirzah
The Reality of Writing I wouldn’t say writing is a particularly glamorous job, but then again, I’m not a particularly glamorous person (most of the time). Once or twice a week, you might find me at a cafe sipping a chai latte while glaring at my laptop screen....
by Thirzah | Sep 24, 2026 | About Thirzah
The Reluctant Reader (Me) I started learning to read when I was around three or four, and honestly, I hated it. Sitting down with my mom and sounding out letters in order to create words felt like a cruel and unusual form of torture to my little self. So, I fought...
by Thirzah | Sep 15, 2026 | Writing Advice
What is a Trope? If you’ve been in the book world for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the word “trope” mentioned at least once or twice. A trope usually refers to common themes, plot devices, or clichés you may find in stories (rags to riches, enemies to...
by Thirzah | Sep 8, 2026 | About Thirzah
Writing Through Pain A while ago, I wrote an article about writing through pain. Not just mental or emotional pain, but physical pain. The type of pain that you can’t stop thinking about because it’s always there—sharp, constant, and debilitating. My hope was...
by Thirzah | Jul 18, 2026 | About Thirzah
Confession Time I’m not very good at dealing with loss or change. Whether it’s switching to a new pen because my old one has run out of ink, saying goodbye to a friend who has moved away, or losing a loved one, I often struggle to adjust. This isn’t a new revelation...
