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”
Tag: #AmWriting
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Back Cover Copy Reveal!
Well, I’ve finally done it! The back cover copy for Withered World is complete. I’m feeling pretty good about it too. This strange little book is a… Read more “Back Cover Copy Reveal!”
Writer vs the World 