Nine years ago, something happened in my life. For most people, they'd wonder why a D&D character would make any sort of impact in real life. Perchance I was a bit TOO connected to her. The thing is, that group of friends had been meeting every single Saturday for about 2 1/2 years. We too … Continue reading Waiting things out
the raven chronicles
Teaser Tuesday -Daughter of Hauk
My first book. The one where my muse woke up and demanded attention. And I listened. "Daughter of Hauk" will forever hold a special place in my heart. If not for this story, I wouldn't live the life I do now. Enjoy. “Arwenna, honey, wake up.” There was urgency in her … Continue reading Teaser Tuesday -Daughter of Hauk
Endings that aren’t really endings
Well, it's out. "Wielder of Tiren" is up for sale. Both the paperback and the ebook. Don't worry, I'll provide links at the end of this post. Arwenna's story is now over. I'm waiting for reviews (always) and hoping I didn't disappoint my readers with how her story ends. She's been with me in various … Continue reading Endings that aren’t really endings
So excited today! I’m going to BEA!!!
I'm soooo excited!!! I get to go to Book Expo America!!! Are you going? Do you live near Chicago? If so, come by the Solstice Publishing booth (#2320) and say hello! I'll be there the entire 4 days of the convention, and am so jazzed! I'm already plotting out my strategy. What booths I should … Continue reading So excited today! I’m going to BEA!!!
Finding my way once again
Morning, everyone! I know, it's Tuesday. I didn't post yesterday. There was a reason. Any post I would've made would've been whiny, petulant, and a pity party. You see, for all my preaching about staying upbeat in the face of bad sales, etc, even I fall off the wagon and have a bad day. Yesterday … Continue reading Finding my way once again
And the wheel turns
Happy Winter Solstice, everyone! 'Wielder of Tiren' is moving forward. I spent most of Friday working on it. Put down over 3,000 new words, added a plot twist or two, and am about halfway with the first draft. It's a good feeling to know the wheels are turning again, the ideas are flowing. I know … Continue reading And the wheel turns
The End of Things
Morning, everyone. Last week, I found out my mother passed away. I've spent a lot of time since then coming to grips with her passing. While I think I'll still have difficulties at the service itself, time moves on. We didn't have a perfect relationship. There were more times than not where one of us … Continue reading The End of Things
The Secret Revealed
It's a Sunday night, and I'm relaxing. About to go dive into Arwenna's world and do some more work on book three, and final, book of The Raven Chronicles. We're on vacation, you see. While the bulk of our traveling is now done, we're taking all next week to do small things local to us. … Continue reading The Secret Revealed
Readers Vs. Fans
Someone once told me they were my "#1 fan". And I talked with them at length about that. Why? Because I want readers, not fans.A fan is the groupie at the rock concert, the screaming person on the rail as the stars walk the red carpet. A fan shoves a pencil and piece of paper … Continue reading Readers Vs. Fans