Depression is a difficult thing to live with under normal circumstances, but in particularly challenging times like what we’re now facing with the Coronavirus, maintaining our mental health can be horrifically more difficult than what we’re used to. I began this quarantine two weeks ago with an open mind. I had plans to post daily …
Writers are often told to be original. To come up with their own unique ideas that no one else has ever thought of. There’s a certain amount of fear instilled in us, that if we write anything remotely resembling something else, we’re going to be labeled as the copycat. We’ll be shunned to the reject …
I have an update regarding Retribution’s release that I would like to share with you. As you might know, I originally scheduled it for a March 26th release, but I made the decision last week to push back the release until June 2020. I didn’t make the decision lightly, but in the end, I felt pushing …
It’s Valentine’s Day! A day symbolized by chocolate, roses, chocolate, champagne, hearts, and did I say chocolate? We get all soppy and gooey around those we love. Couples become engaged or married, and restaurants are packed with lovers on romantic dinner dates. Kids pass out Valentines at school parties in exchange for sweet treats and …
Eighteen years ago, when I was a newbie writer not even considering doing this as a career, I didn’t bother with goals: short-term, long-term, or anything in between. I began The Lost Heir in 2002 as something fun to in college during summer and winter breaks. I’d work on it for a couple weeks, get …
Lately, I’ve been working hard to finish Retribution and stay on track for a March 26th release. It’s not going as well as I’d hoped, for various reasons, and I’m starting to contemplate pushing back the release date for both Retribution and Revenge. Although it’s been a shaky road lately, I’ve experienced some moments while …
Whether you’re just starting your journey as a writer, or you’ve already got a book or two published, being active on social media is extremely important for your career. It not only allows you to make connections with other authors in your genre, but it’s also a great way to introduce yourself and your writing …
You’ve finished writing your book and proudly sent it out into the great wide world. You’ve done the best you could and think it’s a damn good book. By the reviews coming in, people agree with you. But then it happens. The dreaded 1-star review pops up on Amazon, and you begin to question everything …
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” While it’s a nice thought, I’m here to tell you that people do. Not only that, they should! Think of your book cover like a storefront. It’s people’s first introduction to you as an author, and it’s their first impression of the potential …
You frequently hear me say that I’m a Pantser (and proud of it!) but what does that actually mean? What does my writing process actually entail? If I don’t plan anything out beforehand, how do I manage to create a coherent and consistent story? I’m often asked about my writing process, and my first instinct …
