Brie-Anna's Creative Writing

06/02/2025

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04/24/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Tiny AI Tells: A Creative Writing Mystery Series (feat. ghost emojis & too many em dashes)

What happens when you give a neurodivergent writer a GPT and a magnifying glass?
Apparently… a detective series.

I’ve been tracking the subtle, often hilarious signs that AI has been "helping" in our writing—and reflecting on what actually makes something feel human. Spoiler: it's not just grammar. It's the weird pacing, the unexpected humor, the story that wanders a little before it lands.

This series isn’t anti-AI. I actually love my bots. But it is about voice, trust, and how perfection isn't the goal—authenticity is.

✨ Here’s where the mystery begins:

📍Vol. 1: AI Tells & Tiny Glitches
▶️ The ghost emoji that won’t quit. The sudden flood of em dashes. Thank-yous to the people who helped me discover how weirdly wonderful GPTs can be when trained well.
🧠 Read it here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/drbrieannawilley/p/ai-tells-and-tiny-glitches?r=3mu2zb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

📍Vol. 2: Spilled Coffee & Spilled Secrets
▶️ Bots that spill the twist way too early. Newsletters with commitment issues. A suspicious obsession with the word enigmatic. And what happens when you’re punished for being honest about using AI.
☕ Read it here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/drbrieannawilley/p/spilled-coffee-and-spilled-secrets?r=3mu2zb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

💬 Whether you're a writer, a reader, or someone just trying to figure out if your favorite blog is secretly a bot—come hang out. This is how I vent, investigate, and geek out about creativity.

Tag a friend who's training a GPT (or trying to tell if one wrote their newsletter).

03/25/2025

🌸 Paint, Prayer, and Stand-Up Comedy 🌸

For Women’s History Month, I’ve been reflecting on the strong women in my life—those who led with faith, creativity, and resilience (and maybe a little sass too 😉).

From my great aunt who did stand-up comedy to biblical heroes like Esther and Deborah, I’ve been asking:
What does it really mean to be called to lead as a woman of faith?

This post is a love letter to the women who shaped me—and a deeper dive into how faith and history show us that women have always had a place at the table.

If you read it, I’d love to know:
Who are the women in your life that inspired you most? 💜

👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/alexandersemenyuk/p/paint-prayer-and-stand-up-comedy?r=3mu2zb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

02/25/2025

🚀 My First Published Short Story! 📝✨

I’m beyond excited to share that my first short story, "Blessings & Curses: The Legacy Beyond Space & Time," is officially published in the Beyond Stories anthology! 🎉

This story is a mix of sci-fi, mystery, and time-bending intrigue—with hidden letters, generational secrets, and a protagonist caught between fate and free will. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if time wasn’t as fixed as we thought, you’ll love this journey.

Why this story matters to me:
💡 It explores themes of destiny, choices, and legacy—topics I think about often.
📖 It was a challenge stepping into fiction after years of writing business and psychology-related content, but I loved every moment of it.
💬 It’s dedicated to my husband, Blake, who inspires me daily.

Where to read it:
📚 Beyond Stories is packed with sci-fi, horror, and thought-provoking narratives from some amazing authors. You can grab a copy here: https://amzn.to/3DjuJoi (I am an Amazon Affiliate)

🔮 What’s next? I might just have a sequel in the works… Stay tuned!

Join me in celebrating! Drop a 🎉 or a 📖 in the comments if you love sci-fi or if you’ve ever thought about writing your own story! Let’s talk books, time travel, and all things storytelling. 💬✨

01/19/2025

lol. Jake Anderson is hilarious and describes our hangout tomorrow perfectly.

I'm kicking off the first workshop of 2025