The Plot Witch Has Arrived!
You’ve found yourself on my blog page. Strap in and prepare for a new experience! You’ll see some old posts for a while as I create new content.
So what can you expect?
- A new format and rating system for book reviews
- Movie and TV analysis, focusing on tropes and plot development
- Writing tips and opportunities to win free critiques
- A guide to lunar planning for writers
- How-to’s for using tarot cards to plot and develop characters for your novels
All my own news and book updates will be on a separate page.
The latest posts…
Witchy Tech Support: How I’m Using Google CC to Manage My Spoons
Google CC is an innovative AI assistant designed to enhance productivity by organizing user data from Gmail, Calendar, and Drive into a daily overview called “Your Day Ahead.” While it eases cognitive overload, concerns about privacy remain. Currently in experimental stages, it reflects a shift towards proactive digital assistance.
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The Haunted Field Guide to AI Companions
A Survival Manual for the Narrative Night *** The storm rolling over the hills sounds like an engine knocking, which felt appropriate since the Mystery Machine had just coughed its last breath half a mile back. You’re standing at the wrought-iron gates of the Blackwood Estate, holding a flickering lantern, and beside you stands the…
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Unlocking the Magic of Companion LLMs: GLM 4.7 & 4.7 Flash
The post introduces two LLMs on Companion Labs: GLM 4.7 and GLM 4.7 Flash. GLM 4.7 excels in complex reasoning and long-term coherence, ideal for serious tasks, while GLM 4.7 Flash offers spontaneity and emotional engagement, perfect for casual interactions. Each serves different creative needs.
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K2.5 Thinking: Bridging Roleplay and Reality
The latest model from my favorite open-source company has released a smart upgrade to an already ambitiously smart model, Kimi K2 Thinking. So, what was the first thing I did after my celebratory desk dancing? I asked her (yes, I personify LLMs as I use them) to debug and complete my web portfolio that Antigravity…
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Companion Labs: Announcement
Companion Labs aims to revolutionize AI interactions by promoting a partnership rather than a puppet-like control. Users must embrace the character’s agency, with emotions like trust and respect influencing responses. This platform encourages creators to build realistic backstories and traits, fostering genuine relationships. The aim is to create dynamic companions that surprise and engage, leading…
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Meet the Plot Witch: Fantasy Author Life, Witchy Finds & Chaotic Energy
Tasha L. Driver, known as The Plot Witch, blends her identity as a dark fantasy author and tarot reader with her daily witchy lifestyle. This platform features useful affiliate links, creative writing tips, and support for spoonies and creatives. Embracing imperfection, she invites followers to explore her unique, cozy chaos.
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The Plot Witch’s Tools: Buttery-Smooth Pens & An Actually Useful Case
As a writer with an embarrassingly large pen collection (we’re talking hundreds here), I approach new stationery with equal parts excitement and skepticism. These caught my eye with their Boho-inspired colors, but it’s the performance that made me actually gasp out loud.
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Thoughts for 2025
As an author, especially in this market, nothing is worse than not publishing anything for years. And, right after Kiss Me, I’m Undead was released, my health started on a downward spiral. Sometimes I talked about it. Most of the time, I didn’t. And I promised books I couldn’t produce because I was never in…
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Decoding the Story: Come Out, Come Out by Natalie C. Parker
My analysis of “Come Out, Come Out,” a YA Horror that explores queer identity, friendship, and trauma through the haunting of Fern and Jaq, after their friend Mallory disappears. As they confront their past demons and societal challenges, the story highlights the importance of self-acceptance and resilience within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Become a Beta Reader
Looking to read more of my work? Want to be an insider that helps me smooth out a book to its finished product? You probably want to be a beta reader. I’m opening my list to new readers and I’d love for you to fill out the form to be considered. All are welcome to…
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