The Fangs and Fur Beta Read Along is a brand new journey for me in my authoring. I've posted weekly content before, but never with the intention of carrying over between planned publications, like how this week's chapter blends volume 1 and volume 2 of the series together. My goal with this serial has always … Continue reading Practice Makes Perfect
Why do I like winter so much? Skiing. Why don't I get many words written during this time of year? Skiing. What's the best way to get over post-series blues? Definitely, skiing.
I wrote my first blog post on here back in 2018, less than one year into my indie author journey when The Thread first came out. The post was the shortest three paragraphs about why I decided to start writing, with a quick thank you to my first readers (aka Mom) for supporting my first … Continue reading A Wicked World for You and me
Setbacks are so normal. I've taken the punches, gone with the flow, overcame the obstacles... insert any colloquialism about persisting through struggle, and I've done it in my time as an indie author. Mindset is key to turning these low points into growing pains, then into bigger gains. For me, the toughest part of maintaining … Continue reading Growing Pains
I've been writing since I was wee. I've been writing decently just more recently, which is why I haven't thought much about participating in authorly activities outside of writing, editing, publishing, and repeating. I didn't think I'd earned my place among the ranks of conference goers and writing retreaters. What a silly thing to have … Continue reading The SFA Summit
I've always known the end was just the beginning. I just didn't know it applied to me just as much as my series.
I take cautious steps around the corner, my senses on high alert. My feet make no sound as I pace the room, but my dictation betrays my position—it cannot be helped. I take a breath, a moment to refocus. She strikes. Claws pinch my leg as she lunges from the shadows. The nimble creature launches … Continue reading Writing Buddy
