Anyone I've spoken to in the past month knows about my mysterious rewrite. Back in July, I began work on a new, fresh version of a novel you may have read (hint hint: it's called Dissonance) but, being me, I did not outline at all. In my experience, letting a novel loose to do whatever … Continue reading About the Mysterious Rewrite
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The Late Serenade Announcement
My second book, Serenade, has been available on Kindle for a few weeks now, but I didn't want to write a blog post about it until you could get it on paperback. Now it's all set up (get your paper copy here!) and I can finally gush about it. This is the second book following … Continue reading The Late Serenade Announcement
On Mermaid Tales & Short Stories
I may have completed edits for Serenade (which I still expect to release sometime in October,) but that doesn't mean I've stepped away from these characters and their adventures. It has been a fun week of world-building and character profiling. My personal copy of Dissonance is currently full of sticky notes! They were placed to … Continue reading On Mermaid Tales & Short Stories
On Finishing Serenade & Old Clichés
There is a curious emptiness many writers feel when a project is finally done. I've finished editing Serenade, and find myself searching for ways to pass the time—plotting a new novel, or working on my TBR pile. It's tempting to keep searching the document for things to edit, but I've already made all the changes … Continue reading On Finishing Serenade & Old Clichés
Road to Serenade – Day 1
When you're a writer, time goes by slowly. Maybe it's because we play with time in the stories we tell; everything appears bigger and full of mystery. It feels like years have passed since I started drafting Serenade. I completed the first version in early January, and in the time since then, I've learned a lot … Continue reading Road to Serenade – Day 1
Dealing with Manuscript Fright
Writing a book is one of the most difficult things in the world. Having just finished a novel this week, I feel like it's the most difficult thing. Even now that I have an almost-complete draft, putting it away for a month remains a challenge. My mind won't settle; it keeps insisting that I have … Continue reading Dealing with Manuscript Fright
Writing Update: The Spontaneous Novella
As I stated in this post, when I am immersed in a writing project my blog suffers. It's been weeks since my last post; every day I had the intentions of writing a review, since I did quite a bit of reading despite the writing and edits, but there never seemed to be time. Since my … Continue reading Writing Update: The Spontaneous Novella
Writing Update: On Short Novels
I'm taking another break from editing Serenade, and thought this an appropriate time for an update. I get so caught up in the editing process that I forget to tell people how I'm doing. I've learned many things since editing began, but perhaps the biggest lesson is that my books tend to be short. It's been a … Continue reading Writing Update: On Short Novels
3 Ways to Heal Through Storytelling
The storytelling process is often described as healing; it lets us explore situations on a deeper level. There's nothing like uncovering heartbreak, letting wounds heal in fresh air; however, it takes courage to bare your soul in a way that's often public and raw. Even truths told in allegory can be difficult for the person saying them. … Continue reading 3 Ways to Heal Through Storytelling
The Start of Serenade Beta
Well, guys--it's begun. Earlier this year I completed a draft of Serenade coherent enough to show other people, but since it's still a little rusty, it's time to enter the beta reading phase. What is beta reading? It means I find people I trust who are willing to give me some of their time in order … Continue reading The Start of Serenade Beta
Giveaway Story #3: Tears of a Daemon
Read the other stories--In the Silence and The Sailor's Son! Learn more about the giveaway here! This is my personal favorite. I hope you enjoy it! Tyson had always preferred going places on foot, seeking open space as if it could help him control the strange power within him. For as long as he could … Continue reading Giveaway Story #3: Tears of a Daemon
Giveaway Story #2: The Sailor’s Son
Here is the second story for the Dissonance giveaway! (If you just found out about this and want to know details about how to win, click here!) Reads for the first story and responses to that question still count, you can find it here! Thanks for joining me, and I hope you enjoy! Again, here … Continue reading Giveaway Story #2: The Sailor’s Son
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