Preorder your copy here! I know, I know, it's been very quiet on my end lately. And those writing help posts are coming, it's just been crazy busy on my end, trying to run my preorder campaign (click the image above to get your copy and support my publishing journey!), and switching everything to self-publishing. … Continue reading Publishing Update
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My Debut Novel is Available for Preorder
About a month ago or so, you might remember me talking about how I was getting published with New Degree Press! If now, you can check out that post here. I am excited to announce that my novel, Between Two Worlds, is now available for preorder! The way it works with New Degree Press is … Continue reading My Debut Novel is Available for Preorder
The Village Book Review + Interview with Author
The Village picks up where The Journey left off in a tale of community and compassion.With Marjorie’s wedding, the Thornes are happily settled in the welcoming village of Ceristen. Fred has steady employment, and even Gwenda is making friends. Other new arrivals, however, are finding it harder to adjust . . .Mordred Kenhelm has spent … Continue reading The Village Book Review + Interview with Author
My Querying Journey
As most of you know by this point, I am going to be published in April 2021! Of course, this didn't magically just happen, and like most people after they signed, I'm writing a post about how I went from a nervous writer querying for the first time to signing the publishing contract. You excited? … Continue reading My Querying Journey
Take Heart
During 2020, one of the passages from the Bible that has really stuck with me from the beginning has been John 14-18, which is part of Jesus' last few hours with His disciples before His crucifixion. Many verses from this passage have been quoted across the centuries, especially as they speak about peace, which is something that has been sought for by humanity since the Fall of mankind.
Publishing Announcement
As some of you may or may not know, I am getting published! My debut work, which is a historical fiction piece following the story of a Celtic slave girl searching for freedom in Rome, is to be published with New Degree Press in April 2021! Enid, a Celtic slave, dreams of freedom. Lucius, a … Continue reading Publishing Announcement
Self-Evaluation of Writing
In light of some comments and thoughts expressed during #PitMad on Twitter yesterday, I wanted to share some lessons I've learned through the writing and querying process. I've seen a lot of people, not just during this recent pitching session, but in general, speaking of how discouraged they feel about their writing when they see … Continue reading Self-Evaluation of Writing
Grief ~ Prosey Thoughts
It's not proper poetry by any means, but it was some writing I did a few months ago. I know one of the most difficult things this year has been, for many of us, not being able to say goodbye like we wished to, and this, I hope, reflects that. This work is dedicated to … Continue reading Grief ~ Prosey Thoughts
Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review
“Those of us who write, who sing, who paint, must remember that to a child a song may glow like a nightlight in a scary bedroom. It may be the only thing holding back the monsters. That story may be the only beautiful, true thing that makes it through all the ugliness of a little … Continue reading Adorning the Dark ~ Book Review
Thoughts on 2020 (So Far…)
Yeah, you probably know where this is going. Or at least, have a few educated guesses. I'll be honest. 2020 has not been the worst year of my life. (For those interested, that was 2017, but that's its own story.) But 2020 hasn't been the greatest either. Some say that these problems came out of … Continue reading Thoughts on 2020 (So Far…)