Good afternoon, squiders! It’s finally October, and yet it is still so hot. I just want my autumn weather, is that so much to ask? Hot drinks and sweaters and boots and all that jazz. So, September was okay, productivity
Thinking Ahead
I sent the end of Book 1 to my in-person critique group yesterday. I expect there will be some adjusting necessary, though I am interested to see how they feel about the ending as they’ve read the whole book, whereas
Blogging in 2024
Every now and then I sit here and actually think about marketing (I know, shocking). And one of the things I think vaguely about is…is this blog working? Is it doing anything for me? Is blogging even still relevant in
WriYe and Writing Characters
Howdy, howdy, squiders. I got a flat tire today, which is a pain in the ass. Siiiiiigh. Hole in the sidewall, so no repairs for me. But anyway. WriYe’s September prompt is: What type of characters do you like writing?
Don’t Store Things on Tumblr
Howdy, squiders, how are you? So far so good on my front. I’ve gotten through my query research (and goodness, I’m going to have to figure out comps, and I can’t think of any YA fantasy I’ve read recently that
Focus, Go!
It’s September! And yet still like 95 degrees. The planet is on fire, my dudes. So, as we discussed last month/week, August ended up not being terribly productive for me because I was free of the revision (aside from making
Turns Out if You Don’t Have a Focus, You Don’t Focus
Happy Wednesday, my dudes. (Sorry, I can’t help it. I love that joke.) August has been…unfocused. I am hyperfixating on non-writing things, which isn’t helping but I do find that I tend to do that as either an avoidance technique
Long and Short Reviews 17th Anniversary Bash
Hi squiders! Just a quick note today about a contest that might interest you! Like books? No matter the genre, we have a great place for you to find your next favorite read! Long and Short Reviews is celebrating their
WriYe and Motivation
How oddly appropriate on the timing. The small, mobile ones (I should probably call them something else now, they’re no longer small–my oldest is now almost as tall as I am. Something to ponder) went back to school a week
Promo: Dark Walker Series by Shelly Campbell
Good morning, squiders! Those of you who’ve read Hallowed Hill will know I love a good haunted house story, and I’ve got a series today that sounds amazing! DARK WALKER SERIES Shelly Campbell GENRE: Speculative Fiction/Horror/ Dark Sci-fi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Series