Who Am I? Who Am I? By Megan Cutler | May 12, 2014 | Comments 3 comments I’m sure it’s a bit late for a post like this, but I realized I’ve never properly introduced myself on this blog. And in light of current events, it seems appropriate. My name is Megan Cutler. I’m 28 years old and I’m a writer. Books have been a part of my life as far back … Read More Read More
Coming Soon – Island of Lost Forevers Coming Soon – Island of Lost Forevers By Megan Cutler | April 21, 2014 | Comments 3 comments Ten years ago, I began an incredible journey. No longer satisfied with scribbles and abandoned projects, I sat down with a very good friend to write a full-fledged novel. A decade later, the project has seen many ups and downs, halts and restarts, but at last I get to share it with you. Introducing: When … Read More Read More
A Rose Without a Name A Rose Without a Name By Megan Cutler | March 31, 2014 | Comments 0 Comment As I strive to improve my writing, I take note of my bad habits. Words I tend to use too often, awkward phrasing, the unfortunate tendency to write in past perfect tense. One of my worst habits is avoiding names. Minor characters end up as confusing jumbles of description, repeatedly referenced, just so I don’t … Read More Read More
Excess Baggage Excess Baggage By Megan Cutler | February 17, 2014 | Comments 4 comments When my husband got invited to work in England for a year, we packed our bags, sold our house and crossed the ocean. It wasn’t half as simple as it sounds, but we got there in the end. The first part of the process ended up more difficult than much of what came later. It’s … Read More Read More
An Impossible Vacation An Impossible Vacation By Megan Cutler | November 18, 2013 | Comments 3 comments Since we decided to come to England, my husband and I have been talking about travel. There’s a lot to see in England, after all, and it’s much cheaper to see the rest of Europe from here than it is to travel from Canada. All the talk of places and events we’d like to see … Read More Read More
Heavy Metal Literature Heavy Metal Literature By Megan Cutler | September 16, 2013 | Comments 3 comments Some time ago an article circulated on Twitter about a university professor basing a course on the music of Iron Maiden. I instantly shared it with my husband, who is both a huge Iron Maiden fan and an English teacher. Ten years ago, if someone handed me a similar article, I would have rolled my … Read More Read More
Shopping in the Digital Age Shopping in the Digital Age By Megan Cutler | September 9, 2013 | Comments 0 Comment It seems every time Amazon does something (including getting a little press), haters come out of the woodwork to lob disdain in their direction. Twitter exploded when they announced their market for published fanfiction. And while I have strong opinions on that issue, I’m not going to boycott Amazon over it. I get annoyed when … Read More Read More
Words that Stay Words that Stay By Megan Cutler | September 2, 2013 | Comments 2 comments Words have always been an important part of my life. First as a reader, then as a writer. There are many different forms of expression, but for me, words have always held the most power. Putting the right combination of words in the right order has the potential to touch someone, to make them laugh … Read More Read More
5 Myths About Video Games 5 Myths About Video Games By Megan Cutler | July 22, 2013 | Comments 0 Comment I think I’ve well established the fact that I’m a gamer. I like experiencing stories, whether it be puzzling it out through a point-and-click or making the tough choices thrown my way in an RPG. Despite the growing popularity of the gaming industry, people still cling to certain myths surrounding the media. 1. Violent Video … Read More Read More
Under the Sun Under the Sun By Megan Cutler | July 8, 2013 | Comments 1 comment The saying goes that there’s nothing new under the sun (and maybe there isn’t). That’s why a truly original idea is worth it’s weight in gold. Why everyone and their brother will hurry to snap it up and why everyone who discovers it will instantly try to duplicate it. As a writer, originality is something … Read More Read More