Books, writing

New Year, Non-negotiable Goals

  We've said farewell to a decade, guys! It's the '20s again, and that is cause for celebration. I considered attending a Roaring '20s NYE party, but I'm not big on crowds. Or booze. Or being out late, for that matter. Did you y'all do anything fun to ring in the New Year? Kiss someone… Continue reading New Year, Non-negotiable Goals

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2019 – A Year in Review

Here's am overview of my 2019. Please feel free to enter your accomplishments, setbacks, realizations in the comments 🙂 Books I read in 2019 Reader Magnets by Nick Stephenson Bootstrapping for Indies by Simon Whistler Blood Orange Brewing by Laura Childs Your Road Map to Successful Author Events by Pavarti K. Tyler Story Trumps Structure… Continue reading 2019 – A Year in Review

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Book Signing – May 2020

I announced it first in my newsletter and to my Street Team, but I have my first engagement booked for The Goblets Immortal’s release! The Amherst Public Library (Ohio) will be hosting me for a signing and launch party on May 16th of 2020 (time TBD.) There will be books for sale there, free refreshments… Continue reading Book Signing – May 2020

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9 Reasons for Libraries

Some people believe that the public library is obsolete, or at least headed in that direction. They see it as a waste of tax dollars, because, frankly, they don’t need it, so no one must. Can’t people just buy an e-book or paperback from Amazon? Random but obligatory Mr. Crabby shot, just 'cause Here is… Continue reading 9 Reasons for Libraries

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3 Things Fantasy Novels Taught Me About Time Management

There are many morals to be gleaned from fantasy. From the consequences of coveting to the danger of spilling secrets, the genre is a treasure trove. Today I’d like to talk about time management and what fantasy has taught me about the beast. These are simple lessons, but when taken seriously, I believe they can… Continue reading 3 Things Fantasy Novels Taught Me About Time Management

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What are We Reading?

There's a song that starts out "What are you wearing? (Who are you wearing?)" Pfft. I'm no fashionista. What I care about is "What are you reading? (Who are you reading?)" Seriously. Some people judge other people for what they wear. While I don't judge people by what they wear or read, I am a… Continue reading What are We Reading?

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Fantastical Things I’m Excited About

Happy first day of summer! The year is more than half-over…can you believe it? And so many shiny things around the bend for fantasy lovers. Here are a few fantastical things that I am looking forward to. The Grishaverse books are being adapted into a TV series for Netflix. The show will follow the events… Continue reading Fantastical Things I’m Excited About

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Jolabokaflod Book Deal

Ah, Jolabokaflod (Christmas Book Flood), the Icelandic tradition of gifting books on Christmas Eve. Icelanders will stay up tonight, reading and eating chocolate. To help celebrate this wonderful tradition, my women's fiction novel (CIRCUS IN A SHOT GLASS) is on sale for only 99 cents from Amazon.com. This deal lasts today only. The price will be going… Continue reading Jolabokaflod Book Deal