Monthly Archives: May 2018

Hey all! Over the last nine years, I’ve had loads of questions about the writing process, from publishing to writing dialogue, to how long books should be, etc, and I have definitely had to search for answers. My favorite teachers have always come in the form of books from the local library, yours truly, theContinue reading “Ask your Writing Question Here”

Listening to the audiobook by Stephen King, “On Writing.” I love how down-to-earth he is and how he really drives his points home. One piece of advice I’m taking tonight is reading more fiction to improve my craft. In fact, I think I’ll read, “Under the Dome,” just for kicks, plus I actually want toContinue reading “Thanks, Steven King”

Good Morning! I was reflecting this morning of the value of not only reading books and writing often in order to become excellent storytellers, but on studying the craft, as well. It’s important to find authors who share their wealth of knowledge on the craft and to inhale everything they have to offer. Take yourContinue reading “Studying the Writing Craft”

Hey guys, I recently read a Young Adult Sci-Fi that I really enjoyed. Check out the cover and review below! “The Forbidden Shadow” takes you on a young boy’s journey through trial, loss, and hope, all the while sending you on a thrill ride in an advanced world of garrison chips, x-ray vision, and escape-roomsContinue reading ““The Forbidden Shadow””

Hello all. Just finished being a beta (not the fish) for the first time after reading a YA Sci-Fi fiction novel. I have enjoyed this process so far and want to encourage others not to be afraid to be willing to read other’s manuscripts as a way to help to them, and to have theirsContinue reading “Beta Reading – Does it Hurt?”

Okay, so below are two screen shots of an awesome new website I found. Check out Kidlit 411. This website has everything you could possibly want as an author. I could list them, but you can see them below. I recently used the “Manuscript Swap,” which led to their Facebook group where I found my firstContinue reading “Kidlit 411 – Paradise for Authors”

Library Guild: This is a great-looking website for librarians looking to order books with free shipping. From newsletters, webcasts, and promotions, book talks, and events, this sight appears spot-on. Definitely worth checking out. Also worth checking out: VOYA They have awesome Top-Shelf picks for Middle School Readers with descriptions and images, along with categories forContinue reading “Junior Library Guild”

Hello! So after several cover changes, it’s finalized and the release date is set for “Forces and the Malachite Stone.” This middle-grade debut about a boy on the run in hopes to end a terrible transforming curse is set to release June 5th, Tuesday, 2018! Mark your Calendars! Tell your friends and share this post!Continue reading “Release Date Announcement”

Thanks to Kindle Create, here is a sample picture of my upcoming book, “Forces and the Malachite Stone.” It is finally formatted for Kindle and I am so excited. The process was easy and didn’t take that long at all. I highly recommend them over Calibre, just because of formatting and ease. Find them here.Continue reading “KindleCreate”

Haha, thanks, Ingram. I’m working my tail off. Have you gone to the Ingram Spark web-page? If not, go to their get-started page and take your quiz! #selfpublishing