Miscellaneous

#WW Penned Con St. Louis & Natasha Hanova Interview!

As you’re reading this, I’m probably packing books and trinkets and other wonderful goodies for Penned Con St. Louis! Last year, I attended this awesome convention as a reader, and I’m ecstatic to be attending this year as an author! Penned Con is on September 23 & 24 in St. Louis, Missouri, and I will… Continue reading #WW Penned Con St. Louis & Natasha Hanova Interview!

Writing Tips

#WW When You Shouldn’t Write That Book

There comes a time in every writer’s life when they realize they cannot write that book….and I’m not talking about writer’s block. I’m talking about when you want to write a book, but you know you shouldn’t. Maybe not yet. Maybe never. Of course, I’m not saying a writer CAN’T write that book. Not forever… Continue reading #WW When You Shouldn’t Write That Book

Miscellaneous

December’s Ketchup

Normally, I put announcements at the bottom, but today is going to be an exception. My publisher, Clean Teen Publishing, is based in Dallas, and we want to give back to the tornado victims. 50% of Wednesday’s CTP Amazon Profits to Go to Tornado Victims. (You can read the full post on their official website by… Continue reading December’s Ketchup

Miscellaneous

September’s Ketchup

September’s Ketchup And here we are, at the end of September, at the beginning of fall. So much happened this month, the main event being the release of Death Before Daylight, but this post will highlight so much more, just in case you missed it. For those of you just now checking in this month,… Continue reading September’s Ketchup

Author Announcements · Writing Tips

#SATurday: Writing Update: Take Me Yesterday

I’m writing this blog post before I announce I’m working on Take Me Yesterday, book 2 of The Tomo Trilogy, but I’ve probably shown you a teaser by now. (This time warp I live in—two weeks before my life is posted—is still rather strange, but it is especially ironic in this case.) For those of… Continue reading #SATurday: Writing Update: Take Me Yesterday

Miscellaneous

August Ketchup

August’s Ketchup Wow! Another month has passed, and with it, Seconds Before Sunrise has released. (And the last novel releases in September!) I was blown away by your support this past month, so thank you! I have more prizes and fun coming your way soon. For those of you just now checking in this month,… Continue reading August Ketchup

Writing Tips

#SATurday Emotionally Spamming Readers

Emotionally Spamming Readers I want to talk about something unusual…at least for me as an author…and because I’ve never really seen an article discussing it (other than how to avoid it), I thought it would be fun to address it. Overwhelming your readers with spam. Rather than talk about literal spam, I want to talk… Continue reading #SATurday Emotionally Spamming Readers

Guest Blogger · Miscellaneous

#MondayBlogs: Life as a Book Bloggin’ Reviewer

Intro: One of the best parts of being an author is meeting and speaking with readers. Among the readers who help authors the most are the wonderful book bloggers. Without them, we wouldn’t be the wonderful and supportive community of writers and readers we are today. That’s why I’m proud to share today’s post about… Continue reading #MondayBlogs: Life as a Book Bloggin’ Reviewer

Author Announcements · Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

#SATurday: Interview with Bogart, the author kitten

#SATurday: Interview with Bogart, the author kitten First and foremost, I would like to thank The Acid Oasis for asking me to interview Bogart. I immediately knew that I HAD to do it, and today is the day I share the results. But – first – a little background on this fuzzy little (okay, he’s… Continue reading #SATurday: Interview with Bogart, the author kitten

Writing Tips

The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer

The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer As many of you know, I love listening. Hearing the stories of strangers is often the most inspiring moments of my own life. It’s also how I fell in love with listening, and this is why I enjoy hearing your opinions and suggestions so much. Recently, Bob Clary – the… Continue reading The Struggling (Sometimes Starving) Writer