That is the question. Well, at least it’s today’s question. This 2017 article from Writers Digest says that agents are immediately wary of a submission that contains… Read more “To Prologue or Not to Prologue”
Tag: Fantasy
Back Cover Copy Reveal
I am so excited to finally be able to share with you the back cover copy for NightWind, my upcoming publication! With my semi-official publication date set… Read more “Back Cover Copy Reveal”
Author Encounters: Neil Gaiman
Last night was a dream. A fairy tale. A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Last night I experienced a spectacular two-and-a-half hours of reading and q&a with Neil Gaiman –… Read more “Author Encounters: Neil Gaiman”
Literary Trend Spotting: Tough Women
Society doesn’t hesitate to tell a woman how to act, how to dress, how to look and how to be. You’re either a bitch or a sweetheart… Read more “Literary Trend Spotting: Tough Women”
Book vs Film: I Pick the Story
There’s a lot of talk out there about book versus film. People crave the chance to see their favorite stories turned into movies, but then turn around… Read more “Book vs Film: I Pick the Story”
Characters Classified: Segmenting Populations in Your Writing
Why do we classify and categorize things and why has this practice seeped into the way we present our characters in certain types of stories? It all comes back to how we’re wired.
The NaNoWriMo Finish Line
This year, I decided to put the pedal to the metal on my next project and use NaNoWriMo to get my first draft off and running. As… Read more “The NaNoWriMo Finish Line”
Happy Publication Day!
Happy Book Birthday to yours truly. October 1 is the “official” publication date for Withered World! I hope you will take some time to check out this… Read more “Happy Publication Day!”
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”
Animals, Airships and Unexpected Heroes
Since my personal reading list has taken me out of the realm of fantasy for the past few years, I’ve made a significant effort to adjust and… Read more “Animals, Airships and Unexpected Heroes”
Writer vs the World 