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The Power Within
The Power Within: A Poem for Humanity Darlene Reilley You speak of equality. You speak of generalities. But you only see The pigment on me. I stand here to say I am more than the color of my … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthropology, anthropology poetry, beneath the skin, humanity, poetry, poetry for humanity, race, spark of life, the power within
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Bones and Stones
Bones and Stones Darlene Reilley Every student of history knows there are two truths: the written truth which is clean and tidy; and the real truth, which is messy and dirty. This is my truth—the one you won’t … Continue reading
Ethnographic Fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness
In The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin has written twenty chapters in a woven epic account of Genry Ai’s experience as an Envoy to the planet Gethen. The book works because of the way Le Guin … Continue reading
Anthropology Writing Prompts
We’re finishing up my workshop this week at the Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Writer’s website! I thought my writing tribe might be interested in hearing about my next project: converting the workshop into a DIY- choose-your-own anthropology adventure workshop! … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Anthropology, Creative Writing, Inspiration, paranormal romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Workshops, Writing Prompts
Tagged Adventure, Anthropology, anthropology writing prompt, archaeology, biological anthropology, paranormal romance, romance writing prompt, sci fi writing prompt, write, writers, writing, writing prompt
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My Top 11 Favorite Anthropology Topics for Writers
Archaeology I started with archaeology and come back to it every time. If I weren’t a writer, I’d be at a dig site, buried in dirt up to my elbows…and I might still do this. Archaeology rocks (pun … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, ancient North America, ancient Sumeria, Anthropology, anthropology for writers, archaeology, biological anthropology, deep past, disaster and recovery, Goddess cultures, Hunter/Gatherers, inspiration, inspiration for writers, LIthics, Stone tools, the Divantinum Project, top 10, top 11 favorite topics, topics for writers, underwater archaeology
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Last Call to Sign up for Anthropology, Archaeology, and Romance Workshop!
Join me in a fun writing adventure! Dear Writer, Are you writing characters you love that grow and have fascinating lives? Are your worlds unique? Do you want to write an anthropologist more fascinating than Nora Robert’s Callie Dunbright … Continue reading
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Writing
Hey, writers. I’m guest-posting about anthropology and research at AR DeClerck’s blog, Amy Reads and Writes. Come check it out: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Writing. Write on, Darlene
Posted in Anthropology, Creative Writing, research, Writer Visits, Writers, Writing Secrets
Tagged Anthropology, AR DeClerck, guest bloggers, how to write, novel, research, writing
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Top 10 Reasons to take the Anthropology, Archaeology & Romance Writer Workshop
Have you always secretly wanted to be Indiana Jones? Lara Croft? How about Temperance “Bones” Brennan? Today I’m on the FF&P Blog! Come and check out my Top 10 Reasons to take the Anthropology, Archaeology, & Romance Writer Workshop. This … Continue reading
Anthropology, Archaeology, & Romance A Workshop for Writers
Hello! I’m really excited that FF&P, a chapter of the Romance Writers of America, has offered to host my Anthropology, Archaeology & Romance class for writers in May! This fun, inclusive workshop will merge my two loves: writing and anthropology! … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, Workshops, Writers, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged Anthropology, anthropology writing, archaeology, biological anthropology, books, ff&p, inspiration, linguistics, romance writers of america, romance writing, science fiction romance, writer workshop, writing, writing fiction, writing science fiction
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