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”
Category: Writing
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”
Cover Reveal
I’m so excited to share with you today the cover for Withered World! Seeing this cover has recharged my batteries and motivated me to keep trucking and… Read more “Cover Reveal”
Crafting Emotional Characters
Okay. I’m going to just come out and say it. I kinda hate my narrator. Okay…it’s more than kinda. I REALLY hate my narrator. No, she didn’t… Read more “Crafting Emotional Characters”
Writing Small Moments
A typical story is built on action and adventure, particularly when you look at epic Fantasy, Science Fiction and Dystopian stories. But lately, I have become increasingly… Read more “Writing Small Moments”
Finding Your Voice
Finding the proper voice for your novel can be a challenge, particularly if you are stretching your skills and jumping into a genre that you don’t typically… Read more “Finding Your Voice”
Financing Your Hobby: A Checklist for Writers
Writing a book in of itself doesn’t cost a whole lot, except time. But if you want to be a published author, expenses can quickly add up;… Read more “Financing Your Hobby: A Checklist for Writers”
First Draft-itis
Remember in high school when you made it to the second semester of your senior year and you got senioritis and you didn’t want to do ANYTHING?… Read more “First Draft-itis”
The Long and Short: Hair as a Literary Device
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Sage advice. But advice we rarely follow. We all judge people by their appearance, whether we want to admit it… Read more “The Long and Short: Hair as a Literary Device”
Building Blocks: 4 Steps to Fewer Edits
Write. Edit/Cut. Repeat. The life of a novelist is a vicious cycle and it’s not for the faint of heart. But there are steps you can take… Read more “Building Blocks: 4 Steps to Fewer Edits”
Writer vs the World 