I am SO excited to announce that Withered World is OFFICIALLY available for pre-order! Right now, the e-book is the only version that is active. But, the… Read more “Withered World is Available for Pre-Order”
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Gothic Literature at Large
Since the weather is starting to take a turn and pop culture will start to focus on its spooky roots, it’s clearly time to resurrect this very… Read more “Gothic Literature at Large”
World Building: Weapons Research
One of the best parts about inventing a new world, particularly a world on the edge of revolution, is having the chance to develop the military operations… Read more “World Building: Weapons Research”
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”
Enrich Your Fiction: My Sensory Game
The world around you is rife with inspiration, as long as you are open to it. Even places you see every day can be useful. You just… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: My Sensory Game”
The Indie Author’s Book Cover
Going through the self-publishing process brings up a lot of questions from people who love to read but aren’t necessarily writers themselves. They want to know how… Read more “The Indie Author’s Book Cover”
From These Ashes: Election 2016
I am truly heartbroken at the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. I believed that our country had made forward progress. I had a lot of hope… Read more “From These Ashes: Election 2016”
Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans
There is nothing I love more than when literature is used to make a blatant comment about something going on in society. Studying history through the lens… Read more “Election 2016: Literary Shenanigans”
#BannedBooksWeek
Happy #BannedBooksWeek fair readers! I thought I’d pause briefly in the midst of my creative writing tips and literary analysis to pay tribute to this important awareness… Read more “#BannedBooksWeek”
In and Out of Time
Due to my literature studies background, I love looking back and analyzing trends in the field. Some of you might recall my Monster Culture Series that I… Read more “In and Out of Time”