Writing Tips

The Timely Death Trilogy Explained: World-Building and More

With three days until the eBook of Seconds Before Sunrise releases, I’ve been wondering how to celebrate it, and I think I found a way, but I wanted to give a little update first. As many of you know, The Timely Death Trilogy was finished a long time ago, but I have worked on extensive… Continue reading The Timely Death Trilogy Explained: World-Building and More

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Everything I Learned From “Against YA” and More

Two announcements before my post: T.B. Markinson’s debut novel, A Woman Lost, is on sale until June 11th. Only .99 cents. I really admire T.B. Markinson, so I hope you take the time to check out her novel by clicking here. The eBook of Seconds Before Sunrise releases in 5 days! That’s right. Only 5 days.… Continue reading Everything I Learned From “Against YA” and More

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The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer

Two announcements before I share my awkward conversations: The book trailer for Seconds Before Sunrise released. Check it out on YouTube by clicking here. Remember: the eBook releases June 12th! AEC Stellar Publishing, Inc. is throwing a VIRTUAL launch party on June 12th from 7 – 9 p.m. (CDT) to celebrate, and you can win… Continue reading The Top 10 Seriously Awkward Conversations I’ve Had When People Hear I’m a Writer

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Hachette and Amazon. Let’s Talk About It.

Important Update (10:22 p.m.): Amazon seems to be loosening their grips, perhaps because of how readers have gone to other retailers to buy Hachette titles, but an agreement has not been made yet. Here’s the article: Amazon Is Now Re-Stocking Some Hachette Titles ... If you haven’t heard, Cold War II is happening between publishers… Continue reading Hachette and Amazon. Let’s Talk About It.

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May’s Ketchup

May's Ketchup is here! But it will be VERY different from my usual Ketchup. Since guest bloggers represented two weeks this month, I won't have a place for guest bloggers. Instead, I will organize it according to popularity and subject, linking to both the post and the guest bloggers' websites. I also didn't upload any… Continue reading May’s Ketchup

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Website Wonders

Hi, everyone! For once, I’m not announcing anyone. I am back, and I am blogging! ::does a little dance even though you’re watching:: I am really happy to be back (obviously) and I am even happier that you all enjoyed the guest bloggers of May. Today is reserved for Website Wonders – all of the… Continue reading Website Wonders

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Why Genre Hopping is your best friend

Shannon, here, to announce our last guest blogger. That’s right. Our last. I will be back on May 29, but today is a wonderful day, because Ryan Attard - author of The Legacy Series - is sharing his thoughts on genre hopping, something we both feel very passionately about. Ryan has blogged on here before,… Continue reading Why Genre Hopping is your best friend

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Self-Publishing Checklist

Shannon again to announce two events and today’s guest blogger. Books for Thought posted an interview I recently had with them where I discuss even more of my strange writing habits, my ultimate dream, and what I like and dislike about the writing process. Check out my answers and more by clicking here. Also, I… Continue reading Self-Publishing Checklist

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Chocolate and the Metaphor

Shannon here to announce our guest blogger of the day.  Ron Estrada runs 8.187. He shares his short essays that “contemplate the order and clutter, thrust and drift of the human condition in this great, big, hopeful world.”  Today, he’s discussing metaphors, similes, and how writers should approach them. Now, onto him: ... I was… Continue reading Chocolate and the Metaphor

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Getting Unstuck as an Author

Shannon, here, for one announcement: I’ve joined Pinterest as well. You can join me by clicking here. I have boards for The Timely Death Trilogy, November Snow, and Take Me Tomorrow - as well as boards for cats, coffee, and my crazy imagination. There might be some spoilers, but I try to keep it to… Continue reading Getting Unstuck as an Author