Living the Fictional Dream

My name is Erin Kinch, and I write. I also read. Both will be important topics in my blog. I’ve written everything from literary fiction to newspaper articles, but my love is genre fiction. My short stories tend toward fantasy and sci-fi, while my novel efforts usually fall in the young adult genre. My reading tastes are eclectic, but fantasy, sci-fi, and young adult have a big role. Movies and TV shows may appear here, as well. Many of the same writing principles apply similarly to movies, TV, and books, which I find interesting.

The name of my blog (”Living the Fictional Dream”) was inspired by John Gardner’s The Art of Fiction. I think that the ability to create a vivid, continuous fictional dream for a reader is one of the most important things a writer can aspire to do with her words. To me, reading someone else’s well-crafted story is the closest thing to actually seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. And, hey, let’s face it — reading a good story is just plain fun!

I earned a Master’s in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of North Texas in 2005, and Fort Worth, Texas is where I live with Stephen, my husband of six years, and Tag, the sweetest golden retriever in the world (who is possibly telepathic). I also co-lead Panther City’s finest writing group, Writer’s Ink.

Thanks to Stephen for setting up my website and blog (and for the awesome randomized header graphics, made from his photography).