Surprise!
So, I’ve been pretty quiet on here for the past two years – this new forever-at-home situation changed things up for everyone. For me, even though I adore my family, it meant that we were all together, all the time…. (READ MORE)
What a Year!
Apparently, I haven’t sent out a newsletter since The Hunt was released. Where in the world has this year gone? The Hunt was officially released last year on September 15, 2019. My family and I are doing well – we’re all taking the… (READ MORE)
Writing a fiction series is like herding cats.
All right, here’s part two of how to make a book! This is entirely about how plans are completely pointless sometimes, and what I do to actually get the words on the page – and then make the words make… (READ MORE)
How to Write a Book
I recently had a friend tell me I should write about my book-writing process – a meta-book. I laughed and said that it wouldn’t be useful to anyone because everyone writes differently, but they clarified and said I should write… (READ MORE)
Plot Structure
I was struggling with lining up the events in The Haven in chronological order so they fall into a proper plot mountain and didn’t drag on after the resolution of the major conflict, and I figured out I’d already started… (READ MORE)
Distractions
Not sure if it’s been distractions or procrastination, but yeah, my next character journal is waaaay late. I’ve started it, but Rae’s tough to write – and I have to write for her without dropping spoilers. Since Malk’s post I’ve… (READ MORE)
Editing and Blizzcon Prep
I attended a book marketing web seminar today, offered through my publisher, Christopher Matthews (actually, based on seeing the credit page in the latest version of the book, I guess I’m under SoulFire Press now, the YA segment of Christopher… (READ MORE)
The Dark Introduction
I’m ready to print, sign, scan, and send in my contract to get The Dark published by Christopher Matthews Publishing! I’d have done it already except I’m watching/playing with/cleaning up after my 1.5 year-old, which is a full-time job. At… (READ MORE)