Even the most organized writer who puts words on the page and completes their writing to-do list every day runs into delays that drag out the process of penning a book. Such obstacles can test the biggest optimist, and as much as we’d like to think we’re in control of them, the hard truth is …
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If I asked you why your favorite book is your favorite book, chances are high the reason will be because of the characters. Yes, a great plot and lyrical prose make for a compelling read, but it’s the characters we like to follow from page to page and revisit if they leave the right impression. …
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Welcome to the September 2022 roundup! Don't worry, I didn't accidentally publish this post before the 30th, which is when it would usually hit your inboxes/feed. Although it's a recurring fear that I will hit publish instead of save draft anytime I'm working on blogs, I'm purposely publishing this roundup blog early because I'm taking …
The key to a successful blog is well-written content that’s posted regularly. For some bloggers, that means a post every day. For others, it’s once a week or every other week. That’s a decent amount of content to create and oversee from an idea, to the first draft, and to a published post, year after …
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When it comes to penning a story, there are a few essential ingredients to add to the mix, and one of them is conflict. Why? Because humans love drama. That’s the reason reality TV shows are still around and why readers enjoy stories that use conflict to hold their interest. Does that mean your book …
Welcome to the August 2022 roundup! Finally, I can write a monthly roundup and use the words: I released a book! It's been 2 years between novels, which was not something I intended. Like everyone in the world, the pandemic threw things for a loop and my creativity was not where it needed to be …
Usually, when I release a book, I like to do a bit of tongue-in-cheek post about the thoughts that run through your head, such as: Reading Your Book: Thoughts That Run Through Your Head Thoughts That Run Through Your Head Now You’re A Published Author Thoughts That Run Through Your Head When You Release A …
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By now, all of the world's time zones have ticked over to the 17th of August 2022, which means Blackbirch: The Ritual is officially out in the world! It is now available from the usual retailers of paperbacks and ebooks! Scroll to the bottom of this post for all the buy links, and/or keep reading …
Welcome to the cover reveal for Blackbirch: The Ritual! Without further ado... Book three in the Blackbirch Series will be released on August 17th, 2022 (yes, in two days!) and will be at a special launch price for a limited time. Blackbirch: The Ritual After the devastating events at The Playhouse, Josh is once again …
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