Different Worlds is almost here! In just one month, it shall be unleashed upon you all. Have you preordered your copy yet? There’s still time! Don’t forget that paperbacks ordered through my online store come with art postcards, a coupon for a free copy of the ebook and more! To celebrate, today I want to tell you a little bit more about my characters. Here are some fun facts about…
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Different Worlds News!
At long last, I have a bunch of Different Worlds news for you! First of all, in case you missed it, the cover has been revealed! Check out this post on Claudie Arseneault’s blog for the full paperback view, showcasing an awesome panorama of Tierra Nueva and our protagonists, Henry and Tamara. I also have some behind-the-scenes information about the cover and why I love how it represents the story. Also…
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#OwnYourOwn: For all the asexual writers
Hey, you. Yes, you. Young ace, dreaming of becoming a writer. You have so many stories you want to tell—stories about your world, your vision, your experiences. I know it can be hard sometimes. I know it feels like people don’t want to listen to what you have to say. But you know what? I do. And I can guarantee you that there are so many other people out there who…
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YA Pride: Indie edition!
June is Pride month, and to celebrate, there have been a lot of reading lists floating around the internet. But I noticed that most of the recommended books (especially for YA) have been limited to traditionally published (and especially Big 5) books. But there are a lot of fantastic self-published/indie/small press books out there as well that readers looking to show their Pride this month would be sure to love! So…
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Exciting news!
Yesterday, the contributors to Clarion Call Vol. II: Echoes of Liberty were announced. So I can now finally share with you all that my first piece of historical fiction, “Redfeather,” is going to be published this September! “Redfeather” is a short story based loosely on the lives of two real lady pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary “Mark” Read. Here is a brief synopsis of the story: Captain John Redfeather—previously known as Eloisa…
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Knowing your limits
I’ve always been the sort of person who likes to have a lot of different things to do. Working on just one thing tends to make me stagnate, so I like to juggle multiple projects, to keep everything fresh and me invigorated. I always thrived under these conditions when I was in school and through my twenties, so I guess I figured I’d always be able to keep it up.…
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WIP Snippets: Seventh Line
I saw this cool meme floating around, and I knew it was too much fun to skip! The rules were as follows: Go to the seventh line on the seventh page of your WIP and share a little of what you’re working on. Then tag seven writers to spread the fun! So, here are a few paragraphs from my two current WIPs, beginning around the seventh line on the seventh page (since…
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A New Project: Giving Back
I’ve had an idea floating around in my mind for awhile, something I really wanted to do but was waiting for the right time. And now seems like the right time to do it. It started back when I was editing Perchance to Dream last spring. I was talking to someone about the amazing stories in the book and how excited I was to share them with the world. And in return? My…