Diana Dru Botsford, author of the Stargate SG-1 novels FOUR DRAGONS and THE DRIFT, was awesome enough to both provide a fantastic back-cover blurb for my book and host me on her blog yesterday! Go here to find out how my love of Stargate influenced aspects of STEEL VICTORY.
Successful book launch!
The official book launch of STEEL VICTORY at Seton Hill University's In Your Write Mind retreat was amazing. The mass book signing on Friday night is always a great event for authors and readers to interact. One of the measures of an in-person book sale event is not necessarily how many books you sell, but … Continue reading Successful book launch!
STEEL VICTORY excerpt!
STEEL VICTORY comes out in less than 48 hours. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. I should be packing for Seton Hill University's In Your Write Mind conference right now (where STEEL VICTORY debuts at the mass book signing on Friday night), but I'm exhausted from the gym and have a cat in my lap, so … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY excerpt!
Dog Star Books Interview, part 2!
The second part of my interview series with Dog Star Books was posted on Friday! This focused more on my writing style and habits. Click here to learn about what made me want to become a writer, how I balance writing with real life, and where my favorite writing spots are! PS. We are at … Continue reading Dog Star Books Interview, part 2!
STEEL VICTORY has been cast!
Yesterday, I participated in the Cast Your Characters feature over at Heidi Ruby Miller's blog. Go here to see which actors should play my main characters if STEEL VICTORY ever makes it to the big (or small) screen!
Publishers Weekly reviews STEEL VICTORY!
I am honored to receive a review from Publishers Weekly for my debut novel, STEEL VICTORY! I know writers are supposed to adore every inch of their babies and think they are absolutely amazing, but I'm enough of an editor and I've taken enough literary criticism courses in my life to 99% agree with the … Continue reading Publishers Weekly reviews STEEL VICTORY!
STEEL VICTORY Goodreads Giveaway!
The Goodreads giveaway for STEEL VICTORY is on for 5 more days! This contest is open to all countries. Click here to enter. My fingers are crossed for you! I almost forgot to add: The book will be signed! By me! (If you want the book signed by anybody else, that is up to you.)
Dog Star Books Interview, part 1!
My imprint, Dog Star Books, posted part 1 of an interview series with me today! Click here to learn about some of the influences for STEEL VICTORY, find out why you will adore my leading ladies, and read a short excerpt from the novel. Stayed tuned for part 2 of the interview, which will focus … Continue reading Dog Star Books Interview, part 1!
COVER REVEAL: The Underside of the Rainbow by B. E. Burkhead
UNVEILING THE RAINBOW Artist Steven Archer has created a raw, textured cover to match B.E. Burkhead’s gritty, and unapologetic realism. In this poetry collection Burkhead shows readers what happens when they take off their rose-colored glasses and look at the world around them. Instead of fields of freshly grown flowers, he writes of alleys with … Continue reading COVER REVEAL: The Underside of the Rainbow by B. E. Burkhead
I answered Five +1 Questions over at Herding the Dragon!
I participated in the Five +1 Questions feature on author Samantha Holloway's blog, Herding the Dragon! Go there to learn what words I want stricken from the English language, how I would turn STEEL VICTORY into a television show, and which fantasy series I think everyone should read. Thanks for having me, Samantha!
In Which We Discuss Why We’re All Really Here
Thanks for joining me as I continue the tour of my new Web site! The next tab at the top of the page I'd like to discuss is named "Books." I only have two fiction publications so far. But they're both pretty epic, so you'll have to excuse the short list. In 2014, a friend … Continue reading In Which We Discuss Why We’re All Really Here
Delicious, delicious social media
Okay, so the title of this post is a lie. I'm not that huge of a fan of social media. Wait, that's a lie, too. Let me back up. I love Facebook. I'm not really good at talking to people, so it's a great way for me to keep up with all of my friends' … Continue reading Delicious, delicious social media
STEEL VICTORY featured on Heidi Ruby Miller’s blog
The lovely Heidi Ruby Miller, a fellow Dog Star Books author, featured STEEL VICTORY on her blog today! You can see the post here, but while you're over there, check out her awesome science fiction/romance series, AMBASADORA. Heidi has been a huge inspiration to me as both a writer and a person, so I'm very … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY featured on Heidi Ruby Miller’s blog
In Which I Introduce Myself Further
Now that you've had some time to poke around the place, let me give you the official tour of my new home on the Web. Let's start with the Bio tab. That's where you'll find my official head shot, courtesy of Brian Roache Photography, my official short "about the author," and the incredibly necessary picture … Continue reading In Which I Introduce Myself Further
Welcome!
This is a first post. There's really not much to say here except for the obligatory: STEEL VICTORY comes out in less than a month, WHOOOOOOO! (June 25, to be exact.) Isn't she pretty? One hundred years ago, the vampire Victory retired from a centuries-long mercenary career. She settled in Limani, the independent city-state acting … Continue reading Welcome!