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Is the Writer Always a Romantic?
Let’s start with the definition of to romanticize, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “to make romantic : treat as idealized or heroic.” I would argue that authors of fictional novels and stories are almost obligated to be natural-born romantics. What… Continue reading
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AI and the modern author: friends or foes?
Many of us have read at least one or two science fiction classics where humans co-exist with robots. One of those is Cal from Isaac Asmiov’s collection of robot short stories. It follows the tale of a robot, “Cal”, who… Continue reading
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Woes: Writer’s Block
It can be so easy to start a story, yet so painful, so excruciating to complete it. You can blame ADHD, or lack of motivation, but that doesn’t solve the issue. I believe ideas are like water in a stream,… Continue reading
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An Empty Beach
The beach was empty. Gone was the hustle and bustle of the summer season. Barbeques, music, children playing. Laughter of little ones was now replaced by the cry of seagulls searching for any remaining scraps of food left behind by… Continue reading
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My upcoming novel: Fickle ANIMALS
Fickle ANIMALS is the upcoming debut novel by Mika Sterling set to be released in late 2025. Sage Harris has mastered the art of avoidance—until a midnight gas station run where she meets a boy on a motorcycle who forces her… Continue reading
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Artemis Fowl and how I learned to stop worrying and love all things faerie
While taking yet another box of my junk (ahem…I mean treasures), that I had temporarily housed in my parent’s basement, I came across a book I hadn’t seen in a while, “Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer. For all us 90’s… Continue reading
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Origins: Writing Prompt
“As I gazed over the mountain, all the primordial parts of my being quivered as if they had been witness to this fantastic sight before. The cooling apparatus on my suit beeped and shook as it pumped more icy fluid… Continue reading
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Excerpt from “The Range or Truth and Death Walk Across the Desert”: a short story
Excerpt from “The Range or Truth and Death Walk Across the Desert”, a short story I am working on. “Our boy lay prone upon a hill, bandana pulled up to stave away the stench of burning, and stale excrement. He took… Continue reading
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The power of literature
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success. Continue reading
MIKA STERLING | writer 