The other week I put the final book of Artifacts of Avalum on sale on Amazon Pre-Order. This was the first time I’d ever tried an Amazon Pre-Order, as the changing of the rules made it easier and more convenient, since I didn’t have to 100% ready, uploaded manuscript prior to beginning the pre-order period. …
Part of creating fictional words—especially fantasy worlds—often includes making a map. I drew this map of Avalum by hand while writing The Torc, and then elaborated on the map while writing The Circlet. World building can be the most exciting part of writing fantasy. In a way, it’s like playing Creator. How do you shape …
Today I’m happy to announce that I’ve finally found the time to share with you my new writing goals for the next 12 months. This goal really began at the beginning of July, and so far I’m struggling to meet it, but I am getting more work done. So what is the goal? My new …
Make a spell for this magical witches brew. What are the words? What does it do? Who is it for?
I’m not sure I’ve ever posted about the boxed-set of the Black Depths Series. This week, you can buy the whole series for $3.99. Spread the word!
Just a quick stop in today to say Happy Holidays 2018! Thanks to all who read my blogs, books, and musings, I appreciate it all. I’m going to spend some time over the next week thinking of everything I want for this blog in 2019, and also setting some personal goals for writing, reading, and …
Happy Halloween! Even if you aren’t a dresser-upper, I hope you have time to enjoy a treat today! I’ve been enjoying the season and have a smattering of photos to share with you! I always enjoy reading something scary this time of year.
Whom do these belong to? Why were they left here? Who finds them and what do they do with these items?
Young Adult Book Review: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer I finally found time this summer to pick up the second book of The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. I wasn’t sure I would be into Scarlet so much because I loved Cinder and entire first book is told from Cinder’s point of view, and Scarlet changes …
Young Adult Book Review: The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth I’m going to start out by saying, if you read my review of Carve the Mark then you likely know what I’m going to say about The Fates Divide. There were multiple points where I was confused, where things didn’t seem to make sense. Mainly, …