Word Counts, I’ve got plenty!
Though not as many words this week as I’d like. I spent the majority of the week #plotstorming for a YA novel I’m writing for a contest. Since Monday, I’ve written 6,492 words and edited 50 pages. I foresee that Read More…
I’m reading this novel….what are you reading?
The best way to be a good writer is to be a good reader. So what am I reading today? At the moment, I’m reading a thriller called When the Day of Evil Comes by Melanie Wells. It’s not a Read More…
Amaskan’s Blood excerpt now up!
This week’s excerpt is from the fantasy novel, Amaskan’s Blood. Master Adelei is an expert in her field: one of the mighty Amaskans who deliver justice on behalf of those the higher courts ignore. Despite serving a higher purpose, she Read More…
Trick or Treat? Pick one…or both!
Happy Halloween folks! Pick one or both. TRICK or TREAT
ePub excerpts
I’ve added Mirror, Mirror and The Silent Frontier‘s excerpts in ePub format for those of you with eReaders who don’t want a PDF. Just an FYI–New excerpt coming on Friday! This time from my fantasy novel, Amaskan’s Blood. Stay tuned!
Coffee is sustenance (Weird things authors do!)
18 Weird Things that Authors Do! This was just too funny not to share! Head over to BuzzFeed to see the full list and all the animations that go with it. My favorite is this one: 6. What we use Read More…
Most influential writer of all time? Of our time?
7/5/2024 EDIT: I wrote this before certain information came to light. I’m leaving it here, but please read it with that understanding. This is not a question of who is the best author. Nor is it a question of who Read More…
What’s your favorite type of weather?
This morning, Seattle was under a dense fog warning and in the area I live, visibility was just about zero. Which on hills and bridges, made for an eery Halloween-esque commute to the coffee shop this morning. Looking out across Read More…
I need to clone myself! (Writing conferences)
If you’re interested in writing and have never been to a writing conference, you’re missing out! Conferences can get a bit pricey, so I understand that not every author can attend every conference. I’ve decided to limit myself (at the Read More…
Mirror, Mirror Excerpt
This week’s excerpt is from the psychological thriller, Mirror, Mirror. While this isn’t a genre I normally write in, this plot line drew me in! When Henry died, Irene stumbled through the typical stages of grief. Shock. Anger. Profound sadness. Read More…
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