With Nightwind sitting with my beta readers, I’ve turned my attention fully to the research phase for Into the Sweetbitter Sea, my next project. This new novel… Read more “Diving into Research”
Tag: Research
Hello, my name is…
With great power comes great responsibility. And there is perhaps no greater power (or responsibility) than bestowing a name upon another. I don’t have any tiny humans… Read more “Hello, my name is…”
My Sensory Game: Israel/Jordan
Last weekend, I came home to reality after a fantastic two-and-a-half week vacation to Israel and Jordan. Visiting the Middle East is not something I ever expected… Read more “My Sensory Game: Israel/Jordan”
My Book Marketing Experience
So you’ve written a book, edited it, formatted it, created or purchased a kick ass cover and released it into the world. But how do you get people to actually buy it? Check out my experience marketing my most recent publication, Withered World.
Using Cultural Influences in Your Writing
As writers we are inspired by the world around us. This includes places we go and experiences we have there. As I’ve been thinking through NightWind, my… Read more “Using Cultural Influences in Your Writing”
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”
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”
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”
The Accidental Expert
In thinking about my education path and how I came to Gothic literature, I’ve decided that I am an accidental expert. And as I’ve talked to other… Read more “The Accidental Expert”
Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit
Sorry, this post has nothing to do with Halloween or candy. Instead, I have some great tidbits for your writer’s tool belt. We have this great thing… Read more “Tricks and Treats: A Writer’s Toolkit”
