Well, Withered World is officially being formatted and it’s time to start over and begin from scratch. And I mean REALLY start over. For both Withered World… Read more “Starting Over”
Author: Sara
Getting the Word Out
Marketing your book is hard. There’s so much noise out there to break through. Everyone has a book and everyone thinks their book is the best. Digital… Read more “Getting the Word Out”
Digital Vs. Print: A Self-Publisher’s Debate
Being my own publisher means I work as writer, editor, marketer and more to get the job done. I get to make all my own decisions and… Read more “Digital Vs. Print: A Self-Publisher’s Debate”
It’s all about Perspective: Narration Style
Selecting a narrative style is a really important step in the writing prep process. Many times, I start down a path and get to a certain point… Read more “It’s all about Perspective: Narration Style”
Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a Name?
What’s in a name? So very much. In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks, “Wherefore art thou Romeo?” So many people misinterpret the wherefore as “where are you?”… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: What’s in a Name?”
Winging It
While my beta readers are finishing up critiquing my latest draft of Withered World, I’m turning to my next project, NightWind. In the process of planning this… Read more “Winging It”
Traveling for Inspiration
People travel for a zillion reasons. Food. Culture. Adventure. Writers travel for all of these and more. Personally, I find that there’s nothing better to jump-start my… Read more “Traveling for Inspiration”
The Second Finish Line
Okay, after much whining and complaining, I finally finished draft number 2! I’m shooting for a September 1 publication date and upon doing a quick read-through before… Read more “The Second Finish Line”
Thoughts on my First Convention
So, my first convention was a success! I was a little worried about going to ConQuesT 48 because it’s a science fiction/fantasy convention and my fantasy book… Read more “Thoughts on my First Convention”
ConQuesT 48
Memorial Weekend marks the 48th annual ConQuesT, a science fiction and fantasy convention put on by the KC Science Fiction and Fantasy Society. I’ve never participated in… Read more “ConQuesT 48”