Rachael Ritchey

Author: Rachael Ritchey

  • Log Lines, What a Chore!

    So, I’ve written a screenplay for The Beauty Thief, y’all! And in honor of this new format for my beloved tale of love, chivalry, adventure and devotion, I have decided to once again tackle the log line for the story! I have three here that I’d love your input on. OR if you’re as daring…

  • Helm of Darkness #BlogBattle “Headphones” #fiction

    I’ve got to be honest. I’ve come to think of #BlogBattles every week as more of story starters than short fiction. It might be a bad habit, I don’t know. But I’m a novel writer, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Here is a story start that has got me pretty excited. It might…

  • Let’s Talk: Author Bio

    Earlier this week, Steven Capps came on the blog and shared some helpful advice with us about honesty when it comes to publishing, awards, and credentials. He did a great job explaining the importance of the why we should be ethical and honest when using awards and sharing credentials in our bios, but I am sure…

  • When the Grass is Greener #BlogBattle 16 “Garden”

    #BlogBattle “Garden” Fantasy Short Fiction When the Grass is Greener The doors were locked. Who was she kidding? They were always locked. The scrolling vine pattern carved into the heavy teak and polished to a gleam worked on Della like a sort of magic, tempting her to see what was hidden behind. Her lackluster and…

  • Let’s Talk Writer Cred

    If you’re like me, you appreciate authenticity and honesty. And with that in mind, we’re going to cover an interesting topic for writers, one that my friend Steven Capps has been kind enough to come as a guest and speak on. Stick around and please consider sharing your thoughts in the comments! Lying about Publishing,…

  • One Reason to Smile #BlogBattle 15 “Bribery”

    Today’s #BlogBattle BRIBERY fiction is brought to you by “I have half an hour” Flash Fiction writing! 🙂 That face was enough to send my heart into a frenzy. She knew it, too, the little turkey. “Please, sweetie. One smile. Mama wants just one good picture.” Olivia’s tongue poked out even further, however that was…

  • Wrongfully Accused

    #Blogbattle “Pirate” Crime/Detective  Wrongfully Accused Thirst. Hunger. The pangs of a man’s will to live.  Even a pirate had such needs, and Bentley James Chadwick Easterton II was no different. He licked his parched lips and ducked behind the massive coupling pipe. Thwop, thwop, thwop echoed off the tin can’s empty corridor, signaling Agent Turner’s…

  • Mermaid Murder Mystery #BlogBattle #surfer #fantasy #shortfiction

    Blog Battle 13: “Surfer” Fantasy I’m totally cheating on this, guys. Sorry. I’m taking a surfer story I wrote last year and changing it to fit the genre. I always meant to do something more with this, but I never got around to it.  Let’s try again, shall we? Waves crash, whooshing outward in the…