44 - Jenna O'Malley - Calculating Fate: How Dice and Tarot Inspire Literary Wars

Writers have many ways to bring new ideas and perspectives into their stories. In this conversation, Deborah talks with Jenna O'Malley about how she uses dice and tarot cards to help tell stories and create characters. If you're a writer looking for a fresh way to inspire your creativity, tarot could be a great tool to try! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Jenna's journey from being an English teacher to becoming a full-time author.How has a personal tragedy motivated Jenna to pursue her passion for storytelling?The power of dice and tarot to overcome writer's block and boost creativity.The Merna Annals series.And much more! About Jenna:Jenna O’Malley, your soul writer, writes sci-fi fantasy with dashes of romance and nerdy references in The Merna Annals, a dark epic paranormal fantasy romance for fans of J.R. Ward, George R.R. Martin, and J.R.R. Tolkien, especially if they were to play Dungeons&Dragons together. Jenna is also a former high school English teacher, YouTuber, editor, and creation coach who believes storytelling is the best intentional expression of our souls. Connect with Jenna O'Malley!Website: https://www.jennathesoulwriter.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@jennathesoulwriteromalleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennathesoulwriteromalley/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JennatheSoulWriterNewsletter: https://jennathesoulwriter.substack.com/ Book Recommendations:Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated): What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion by Jay Heinrichs Tarot for Writers by Corrine Kenner The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith  Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress