Abstract This study analyzes the controversy regarding genetically-modified foods in their safety, health benefits, and their effects on the environment. For years, the debate over whether GMOs are harmful has been fought. Many organizations promote and modify foods in an effort to solve the ... READ the POST
Broken Free: Portfolio Entry (Novel Excerpt)
Welcome to my portfolio! My name is Gabrielle Bryant, and I am a young author. I update my portfolio with writing advice, short stories, and excerpts from my manuscripts. I hope you enjoy this excerpt from book one of my upcoming series, Intertwined. NOTICE: All rights to this work go to the ... READ the POST
What Have I Been Writing After Her Prince of Dreams?
I have many people asking me about my future goals as a writer. I love to create, and I am continuing my quest by writing more novels. Right now, I am working on a series that has no correlation to Her Prince of Dreams. It is called Intertwined, and it follows many different lives through the ... READ the POST
To Lovers of Young Adult Fiction
Do you want to embark on a journey unheard of in the fantasy genre? Take a glance at my latest work. It is written by a teenager, for a teenager. Intertwined (working title) follows the story of Cindy Harrison, a meek girl who, like all humans of the earth, can traverse to other lands if they ... READ the POST
For Emerging Authors: The Truth About Writing and Publishing
Greetings, everyone! It’s been a while since I have updated, and I apologize for that. Today, I have prepared some tips for beginning writers on what to expect when you first debut your precious creations to the world. It’s not easy exposing your works to the world, so here are some honest tips ... READ the POST
How God has Impacted My Writing
Happy Easter, everyone--He is Risen! Jesus has impacted not just my writing, but my entire way of thinking. Tonight's blog post will be about how God's influence on me has affected Her Prince of Dreams. Typically when someone tells their tale of God's imprint on them, it's filled with turmoil ... READ the POST
My Failure and Success at Marketing: First Vendor Event
This day marked the beginning of my vendor events. For my first event promoting my novel, I attended a small writers conference in my area. It was held in a small building in the middle of town on a dreary day. I had a booth I was sharing with other authors to sell and promote our books, and every ... READ the POST
Dealing with Your Dorky Side
I’ve always been a bit of a dork. I grew up watching anime like Beyblade, Ouran Highschool Host Club, Fruits Basket, and more. But before I discovered my fondness for animation, I noticed how much I liked figurines and stories like the ones from Precious Moments. It was around seventh grade ... READ the POST
The Beginning of My Manuscript
I first began writing my novel in the middle of my eighth-grade social studies class. I still remember the day: my classmates were working quietly on an assignment I decided to pull out my cell phone and open up the Notes application. I began with the first four names of my characters: Noah, ... READ the POST
The Illusions of Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is not free, contrary to the first lines on Kindle Direct Publishing’s home page. It costs a lot of money to publish a book. That is the reality many new authors, particularly young ones who dream of self-publishing, must accept. One cannot simply throw their unedited manuscript ... READ the POST
It Starts with Fanfiction
"'Yes, you love me Lindir, and I love you as well.' she hugged him a loving hug. 'Wow, you stole those words right out of my mouth.' he whispered and hugged her back. 'But when we were kids you did not like me.' At that comment they both laughed aloud. 'No, no I did not like you, so we ... READ the POST
From Author to Author: A Guide for Young and Dreaming Writers
Greetings, everyone! As some may know, I’m 16 and I’ve recently self-published my first novel, titled Her Prince of Dreams. As a teenager, I never expected I would begin my career as a writer so young. That being said, exchanging business is not a strong-suit for someone with no ... READ the POST