I don't do pantsing because with my ADHD, I'd wander off into the weeds and get lost or write something incomprehensible. I know. I've done it. The manuscripts I have from high school are, well. . . Let's not talk about those. 'Tis a silly place.Read More

This week I wanted to talk about something more writery (it's a word now, hush) than just regaling you with tidbits about my setting. Instead, I kind of wanted to discuss what it was like having my work edited by another professional editor. In case you've never had it done before, this is what it's...Read More

Since I mentioned it, I've decided that they don't wear pants since they couldn't don them. Instead, they have small magical items (necklace, ring, etc.) which hides their bits away and makes them more or less a Ken (or Barbie) doll. Smooth.Read More

The setting of the Smoke and Magic series addresses a similar question to that movie: what if magic were commonplace, and fantasy races were all real? Now, unlike Bright, the world isn't/ a post-modern dystopia where the elves live in the fantasy equivilent of The Aerium from Altered Carbon. (Yeah, I know, I'm a Netflix...Read More

If you need a hall pass from someone telling you that it's okay to take time off, this is it. Here you go. Come back to class when you're feeling better.Read More

With the upcoming release of my novel, Fallen, I am going to start writing blogs about the setting, the characters and more things about me as an author and a person than just my usual fare of writing advice.Read More

As we prepare to launch Insomnia Publishing's newest release, First Favor (the third Sam Archer book), I am kind of reflecting some on the things I've learned about editing, publishing, and writing over the last few years. While I've been a bit quiet on the blog front, I've been very busy on the life front....Read More

Ultimately, just remember that editors are working hard. There's usually sticker shock involved with our quotes, but a good editor works extremely hard for their clients and are doing far more than spell check.Read More

It’s been awhile since I’ve been in here, and I’m not sure when or if I’ll be writing more regularly. And this entry isn’t so much about writing, so if you’re wanting to learn more about that, please see some of my other entries! I haven’t had many topics that I’ve felt a need to...Read More

I encountered an article published by an author who has (according to this), given up the ghost when it comes to novels. The tone is bitter, angry, and selfish. While I wouldn’t critique someone’s private blog or Facebook rant about their frustrations regarding publishing, this being published in the Guardian is a little different. So,...Read More