So I did a thing. An indie book author/blogger I'd been in contact with earlier this year recently reached out to me, and I shared my experiences publishing with Inkitt. You can read about it here. I debated sharing this in my author-sphere because, frankly, I want to move on from Inkitt and everything having … Continue reading on Inkitt…again
The discovery draft (ie: the rough draft) of Catalyst Moon #5 is DONE. It needs a lot of work and love, but holy cats...I made it, y'all. My world has changed dramatically since I started writing back in September of 2018, so it's been quite a journey for me as well as my long-suffering characters. … Continue reading Update – March 2019
Hiya! Short post today. I'm working with a cover artist for Catalyst Moon: Storm (Book 3), and am busy prepping for this book's launch. To that end, I'm seeking anyone who'd like an ARC (advanced reader copy) ahead of the launch. In return, I'm asking for a) a quick note once your done to let … Continue reading Update – seeking readers for ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies) of Book 3
Nothing is simple. So, Catalyst Moon #3 is basically ready to go, I just need cover art. I'm trying to get it out to y'all, I really am, but I've discovered a divide within myself, namely between what I know is the "smart," "marketable" path, and what my heart wants. Conventional wisdom tells me that … Continue reading on heart v. brain (or, the everlasting struggle)
"The first draft of anything is shit." I'm over this axiom. Not necessarily because of the message it's trying to get across, but because it does so in a way that's designed to shock and dishearten. Perhaps for some people this is helpful, but that tactic always rubs me the wrong way. First of all, … Continue reading on discovery drafts (aka: your first draft isn’t “shit,” you just don’t know what your story is about)
Hi there! There's a bunch of negative thoughts in my life right now. Try as I might to overcome them and keep my focus on the positive - and on what I can take control over - the bad shit lingers. So this is a note to myself, (and to you, if you need it), … Continue reading on gratitude (again)
Hiya! It's almost Thanksgiving here in the US, and I have so much to be thankful for. In an effort to give something back, and because I love you, here's a sneak peek of an upcoming Catalyst Moon novella featuring a character you don't know, but will meet in Book Four. Atanar was originally in … Continue reading New content sneak peek!
Hi there! First of all, some of you know that I live in the Florida Panhandle, which was recently hit pretty hard by Hurricane Michael. Thankfully, my area was spared the worst of the damage, but places like Mexico Beach and Panama City were devastated. I'm so, so lucky that my home and family are … Continue reading Update – October 2018
Hello and howdy, friends! Yes, I'm still here. Yes, I'm still hard at work on Catalyst Moon - despite being somewhat distracted lately by Dragon Age. (But can you blame me?! Fenris x purple!Hawke FOREVAH!!!) You'll (hopefully) be pleased to hear that Catalyst Moon: Surrender (Book 4) is with my brilliant beta-readers. I hope to … Continue reading Update – September 2018
Hello there! Welcome to 2018. Here's hoping it's less of a dumpster fire than 2017, though we're off to a rough start already. Today's rambling topic: fanfiction, and how I transitioned from writing it to writing original stuff. Let's begin, shall we? But first, proof of my incurable nerdery: Captain Rex & this dork at … Continue reading on fanfiction
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