Writing
Health Update: Writing and Carpal Tunnel
Like many writers and other professionals who use computers, I’ve found myself experiencing a great deal of pain in my wrist. I finally managed to see a doctor and a neurologist and my diagnosis is mild carpal tunnel syndrome. Fortunately, it’s not bad enough to require any kind of surgery or injections, but it does […]
Upcoming Release: Tales of Ever After Anthology
I’ve got a short story coming out next month! I was accepted into a fairy tale anthology with other indie authors. Tales of Ever After will be available on August 3. Here’s a look at the gorgeous cover and the list of stories available in this exciting collection. As you may be able to tell from […]
Happy Book Birthday! Get Riwenne Now!
Since 1997, I’ve been writing and talking about this book. And today, it’s officially published. (In ebook. The paperback has hit a roadbump but I’ll try to get it out soon.) I haven’t felt prouder or more accomplished of a novel that I’ve written, ever. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Exclusive on Amazon When the gods […]
Looking Back on November
I’m happy to announce that I’ve finished NaNoWriMo and my novel! The above image shows the final sentence of Riwenne & the Mechanical Beasts. This was my eleventh time participating in NaNo and my fifth time finishing. The final draft ended up being 83,270 words, of which over 50K were written during November. It’s been a […]
NaNoWriMo: Ahead of Schedule & Fully Funded!
Guess what, everyone! I have some incredible news. The Mighty Pens team has already reached our goal of raising $10,000 for the Malala Fund. This is amazing! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far! Right now, we’re helping give temporary housing to girls in Oaxaca who were affected by the earthquake […]
6 Sentence Sunday: Riwenne & the Mechanical Beasts
I’m writing up a storm right now for NaNoWriMo! I’ve been sharing snippets on social media as I go, but I thought you might like a bigger excerpt today for 6 Sentence Sunday. First, an update on my progress. I’m ahead of schedule with currently 22,602 words written in November and 52,602 on the whole […]
This NaNo, I’m Writing For Charity
It’s that time of year where National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is about to start. This will be my eleventh time to join, but it’s going to be a little different. I’m writing my novel for charity. I’ve joined up with an amazing group of writers called The Mighty Pens. Together, we’re working to […]
One Project on Hiatus, Another Book Resumed
Hello, everyone! I know that I’ve been a little scarce recently. I’d like to explain a little about what’s been going on. So, last year, I finally published the second Wyld Magic book. My plan after that was to immediately write and publish the third book in that series. In fact, it was my 2016 […]
Excerpt: Korinna defies Galenos
I’m working hard on finishing the second book in the Wyld Magic series, A Pride of Gryphons. It’s been a little rough, since there are multiple characters and plot threads to keep track of, and I admit that I’ve had some false starts. (Don’t ask me about the dead end I wrote, or how fixing it […]
YAB Spring Bootcamp 2016 Goals
This May is the start of the 2016 Spring YA Buccaneers Bootcamp! I wasn’t able to start on time because I’ve been wrestling with a nasty cold for the past few days, but now that I’m recovering, I’m eager to set some writing goals and work on accomplishing them. First things first, a wrap up […]
