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Review: REDSHIRTS by John Scalzi
As I think I’ve mentioned in a previous book review, I’m a bit of hipster when it comes to popular books. REDSHIRTS, by John Scalzi, was another book that I’d heard great things about, but since everyone was reading it already, I put it off in favor of other books on my epic to-be-read pile.…
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Deleted Scene from STEEL VICTORY
I’m such a bum. Forgot to do a book review last Thursday and I’ve got no mental energy for a blog post today. The good news is that is because I’ve been living and breathing the start of book 3. The better news is this means you get a deleted scene from STEEL VICTORY! Spoilers…
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July Wrap-Up and August Goals
July = Success! My goals for the month of July were relatively simple: Complete a scene-by-scene outline of book 3 (tentatively called STEEL BLOOD) and finish the initial rewrite of the first prequel short story (formerly called “Peacekeeping” but now in search of a new name). I signed up for Camp NaNoWriMo with the goal…
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Review: THE CURIOUS CASE by Gail Carriger
This is a short story, rather than a novel, so you’ll forgive me if my review of it is short and sweet as well. This story serves as a lovely taste of the shared world of Gail Carriger’s three series, the Parasol Protectorate, Custard Protocol, and Finishing School, in terms of both world-building and writing style. The…
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Confluence schedule
This weekend I will be at Confluence, Pittsburgh’s science fiction/fantasy/horror literary conference! My schedule: Friday, July 24: 6 PM: Panel on Work-Life Balance for Freelance Writers: House, family, food on the table – and writing the Next Big Thing. How to make it work 7 PM: Joint reading with Dog Star Books authors J.L. Gribble (STEEL VICTORY)…
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Review: THE EMPRESS GAME by Rhonda Mason
Disclaimer: I attended Seton Hill University’s Writing Popular Fiction graduate program with the author and consider her a friend. I purchased this book for full price, though I had the luck to snag it at a book signing a few days before the official release. I read space opera, but I mostly read space opera…
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD read-a-thon!
Breaking news! I just found out that I will be at the Long Gate Barnes & Noble in Ellicott City, Maryland, reading a section of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at 11 AM. Hope to see some of you there!
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STEEL VICTORY now available on Kindle
I am incredibly honored by the number of people who have already supported my debut novel by purchasing a copy. But I am also aware and completely understand that many people these days prefer the ebook format, for everything from ease of reading, to space concerns, to the (usually) cheaper price. The wait is over:…
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STEEL MAGIC update
Mission accomplished! I just sent the full manuscript of STEEL MAGIC, the direct sequel to STEEL VICTORY, to my editor! I’ll let you in on a little secret: I like this book even more than I do the first. 😉 Final word count was 78k. I’m going to spend the rest of this week finishing…
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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…
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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.)
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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!
