Over the last two years my process for getting from initial idea to actual published book has evolved. While I'd started many books prior, Blue Violet was the first book I finished. I'll be honest...looking back I was a hot mess. I wrote on gut instinct alone and the original final draft needed a helluva... Continue Reading →
Sarai’s Fortune – Drafting & Editing
With each book I write I find that my method keeps getting more complicated (or detailed maybe is a better word) as I learn more techniques that are effective for my writing. I also find that the "mistakes" I've made consistently in the past I'm not making so much any more. So the good news is... Continue Reading →
Cover Art Adventure
I've mentioned in previous posts that I plan to start doing my own book covers. I had planned to start with Sarai's Fortune. I designed three covers for the book and was going to do a cover vote this month. Then Andromeda's Fall and the Shadowcat Nation series were contracted by The Wild Rose Press... Continue Reading →
Plans Can Change at the Drop of a Hat… Err… Contract
I'm still floating on the news that Andromeda's Fall and the Shadowcat Nation series have been contracted by The Wild Rose Press!!! It's an exciting new step in path as an author. I will be very curious to see how working with TWRP differes from all my self-publishing efforts to date. Will my background hinder... Continue Reading →
