Hello and happy holidays! I wanted to give a small “Year in Review”. Short version: AAAH. Normal version: In January 2025, I released my debut novel, Morvelving, to the world. It has sold 300 copies. On Goodreads, there’s over 30 ratings, 10 on Storygraph, and on Amazon there’s 16 reviews that average four stars. Nine … Continue reading 2025 In Review
Mid-Year Mania 2025
Hello, adventurers and comfort lovers! Yes, you can love adventure and comfort. A balance of both is, I’m sure, recommended by health experts. Thank you for being here and joining me on my author journey. The stories in Erviad are just beginning, it’s going to be epic! Quick shout out to Voracious Readers! Thank you … Continue reading Mid-Year Mania 2025
Five Ways to Support Self-Published Authors
"What is the best way to support you?" I’ve received this question many times and want to provide a detailed answer. There are millions of fantastic books out there. Reading and supporting them all is impossible (I wish I could). But through the process of becoming a self-published author, I learned there are a few … Continue reading Five Ways to Support Self-Published Authors
Cover Reveal
Cover by Ivan Cakić Now is the time for me to gush over what I’ve been sitting on for the last five months. Look. At. That. Cover. Every detail is in the novel (hinted at or highly described). The artist, Ivan Cakić, is remarkably talented and gracious. You can find his other works here. I … Continue reading Cover Reveal
Debut Novel Title
There’s no simple answer for choosing a book title. I can only share my thoughts on how I arrived at my choice. There are many titles with ___ of the ___ or ___ of ___ and so on. I believe those titles are outstanding, and they are chosen because they work. They give you a … Continue reading Debut Novel Title
Summer Crazies
It's a puppy burrito! I will endeavor to deliver a small account of what the hell has been happening since I last spoke. It has been an overwhelming, rewarding, and busy time. Let’s get into it with support dog photos! In March, I was able to hire an editor to give story and plot edits. … Continue reading Summer Crazies
May Post
Time for another post! It's been a busy month. I’m in the process of switching day jobs, reading five different novels, and still being a functional human being (from what I can tell). My debut novel, Morvelving, is being dissected and chopped to pieces gently by readers. The characters have received the most praise … Continue reading May Post
My Writing Process (so far)
I’ve been writing since the early 2000s and have tried several different approaches to productive writing for myself. I thought I’d share, in hopes it will help you in your writing endeavors, as well as help me process my journey. In no way are these “the standard”, rather a fun exercise. I’ve done three types … Continue reading My Writing Process (so far)
First 2023 Update!
I feel as if ten thousand years have passed. It’s only been a few years since I’ve given an update on my writing career. Many goals have fallen short, and visions of grandeur have diminished. Persistence is paramount for a writer. Here I am persisting. It’s hard for me to formulate in words everything that has … Continue reading First 2023 Update!
March Update
March appeared before I realized January had ended, and now March is almost over. Time needs to adjust its speed limit. Feanor finding comfort My job is going as smooth as it should. I’m thoroughly enjoying working from home most of the work week. Our dogs continue to get along (Turin is a menace, but … Continue reading March Update
Farewell to 2023
I'm feeling more grounded after November and December. Each month was filled with ups and downs. In brief, I went to Orycon–Convention for Creators, which was a successful learning experience. Dogs are doing well while testing each other’s boundaries, and Turin is done with his neuter and recovery. We experienced Disneyland and had to cancel … Continue reading Farewell to 2023
October Update
It’s sweater weather! Too cold? Put a sweater on. Too hot? Take it off! I love the colder months. No more sweating buckets while sitting still. The only downside is the mud the dogs bring into the house. There’s more, but I’m feeling optimistic. September has been busy with not a whole lot happening. I … Continue reading October Update
Yay September!
August was busy and too hot. Turin continues to disrupt life at home with his puppy energy. Family visited, which was great fun. We visited Powell’s Books, and the nieces loved it (one of them had to finish a book she picked up before we left, super reader!). On the last day, we hung out at home … Continue reading Yay September!
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