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
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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
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!
Bye Bye July
The third week of my new job is underway and going perfectly. I’m happy with it; working from home is the best thing since bread and cheese. Hired as a Pricing Coordinator for a parts distribution company in Portland, I hope to build a career that I can sit comfortably with for many years. It … Continue reading Bye Bye July
June Update in July
June was a whirlwind. I started a new day job, did a week of training, then a different job offered me a more desirable position. So now I’m transitioning to that one, which gives me another week of free time! Here’s hoping the job is a great fit for me, not only for making money, … Continue reading June Update in July
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
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