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Everything You Need to Begin Querying Your Novel

The time has come. You've spent countless hours writing and polishing your manuscript until it's the best it can be. You're ready for the next step, to begin the frightening foray into what writing veterans call "the querying trenches". Maybe you already have an idea of what this next step is, maybe you are already … Continue reading Everything You Need to Begin Querying Your Novel →

Urram – Rekindled Hope Cover Reveal

Today is the cover reveal day for the next book in my Scottish historical fantasy trilogy, Urram - Rekindled Hope! This is the second book in the trilogy, which is set in an alternative historical imagining of the Scottish Dark Ages (roughly 800 A.D.). If you enjoyed Disney's BRAVE, Robert Louis Stevenson's KIDNAPPED, BRAVEHEART, and … Continue reading Urram – Rekindled Hope Cover Reveal →

Traditional vs. Indie Publishing (And Other Publishing Methods)

Now that you've polished your book to the best it can be, it's time to decide (if you haven't already) what publishing method you want to pursue. This post is all about the four different publishing methods (including vanity press, because a lot of new authors fall prey to them), with comparisons, and listed pros … Continue reading Traditional vs. Indie Publishing (And Other Publishing Methods) →

Dìlseachd – A Stolen Crown Available for Preorder

Exciting news! My next book, Dìlseachd - A Stolen Crown, is now available for preorder! You can preorder a copy on any online retailer (I am including the links for Amazon and Barnes & Noble below) and fill out a form to receive preorder goodies. These goodies include a bookmark, character art, and stickers, as … Continue reading Dìlseachd – A Stolen Crown Available for Preorder →

Torturing Characters and the God Who Heals

Aside from being insane procrastinators, staying-up-late-editing-ers, and insane coffee drinkers, one of the most common stereotypes of authors is the character killer/torturer. The jokes abound everywhere and are some of the most commonly shared memes that exist in the writing world. In a recent post by Allison Tebo (author of the Tales of Ambia series … Continue reading Torturing Characters and the God Who Heals →

Slopes of Mt. Doom ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 8

We've discussed openings, character development, relationships, plot, world-building. Now, we've arrived at the climax and resolution. Generally, this is the most important part of your story. Everything you've been working towards is leading up to this moment, the cataclysmic breath of time where everything is either destroyed or resolved. (Usually, the latter.) The most crucial … Continue reading Slopes of Mt. Doom ~ The Writer’s Journey Part 8 →