Carla Paton
Bio
Writer, Poet, Rancher, Ph.D. ABD, MA, MASCIS
Stories (23/0)
Selenwhisper
The night draped over Elara’s shoulders like a velvet shawl as she stepped onto the dewy grass. The world around her slept, save for the whispers of nocturnal creatures and rustling leaves. The moon hung low, a silver medallion pinned against the obsidian sky. Its light cast a serene glow over the slumbering earth.
By Carla Paton5 months ago in Fiction
What is Magical Realism?
Magical realism is a literary genre that emerged in Latin America during the mid-20th century. It combines elements of the fantastic with those of the real world to create a unique and often surrealistic narrative. Magical realism is characterized by the blending of the mundane and the fantastical, creating a sense of enchantment that is simultaneously familiar and strange.
By Carla Patonabout a year ago in Fiction
Crash
John had always been fascinated by history, but it wasn’t until he discovered time travel that he realized he could do more than just read about it. He had been moving back and forth through time for years, observing historical events and trying to make sense of them.
By Carla Patonabout a year ago in Fiction
Jasper ai and ChatGPT Write a Country Song
I love pushing the edges of NLP (Natural Language Processing) and seeing how the creativity improves over time. Recently with ChatGPT coming on the scene it has also been fun to compare it to my go-to favorite, Jasper.ai.
By Carla Patonabout a year ago in Futurism
Haiku Poetry: Unlocking the Secrets of a Timeless Artform
Haiku poetry has been around for centuries, yet it remains one of today’s most beloved and cherished forms. The haiku is a poem traditionally written in three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second line, and five in the third. It is often used to express something about nature or feeling or emotion. This article will explore why haikus are so unique, what makes an excellent haiku poem, and provide some helpful tips to get you started writing your own haiku.
By Carla Patonabout a year ago in Poets
A Fiction Writer’s Guide to History: Part II
Every story needs a setting. Whether your novel is set in the present day or in some made-up world, you need to choose a time and place for it to take place. If you’re writing historical fiction, you’ll need to be even more specific. You’ll need to know not just what year it is, but what year it is relative to our own timeline. Every period has its own unique set of events, politics, cultural attitudes, and technological advances that will affect your story.
By Carla Paton2 years ago in Fiction
A Fiction Writer's Guide to History: Part I
Every story needs a setting. Whether your novel is set in the present day or in some made-up world, you need to choose a time and place for it to take place. If you're writing historical fiction, you'll need to be even more specific. You'll need to know not just what year it is, but what year it is relative to our own timeline. Every period has its own unique set of events, politics, cultural attitudes, and technological advances that will affect your story.
By Carla Paton2 years ago in Journal