Enjoy this sneak peek of my upcoming book Aisling! Coming July 11th! Early morning dew covered the small park. Puddles lined the sidewalk up until the large fountain standing at the center. Whether guided by another’s will or moving without any rationality, Jessica stopped there, over three miles from her home. Water bled from her hair into... Continue Reading →
Debating YouTube
The majority of humans seem to enjoy watching others. Specifically, interesting others. I mean, the fact that "people watching" exists says an awful lot. It's why realities shows do well. It's why youtubers do well. We like seeing what other people do, and if we can do that without being watched ourselves, all the better.... Continue Reading →
Releases, Marketing, and Tours
April has been intense. I took my comprehensive doctoral exams, released my second book, and reinforced a book tour. Despite what some PR or marketing companies would tell you, blog / book tours don't run themselves. The PR/marketing folks also aren't 100% going to run them for you. Ultimate Fantasy Books (UFB) are a favorite... Continue Reading →
Weird Author Realities
I enjoy "realities" posts. They give a peek into published author life, and - like GI Joe used to say - knowing is half the battle. As a plotter, that really is my code. Today's post focuses on strange niche items that didn't fit well elsewhere. You will send more emails in your life (querying... Continue Reading →
Heir Quest
I'm currently querying a young adult fantasy tentatively tiled - HEIR QUEST. It follows a teenager, Cal, when she's kidnapped by a tree to assist a faerie prince. The prince, Oberon, needs to defeat a dragon and save a distressed damsel to earn his crown, but tradition demands a human companion witness his mission. Unfortunately,... Continue Reading →
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