Today, my books were highlighted in a monthly feature by author Cara McKinnon, where she recommends other works that her readers might enjoy. I'm incredibly honored to be in such company as Martha Wells. Cara talks a little bit about what she enjoys about my books, and provides lovely little summaries about each book in … Continue reading Cara Recommends…me!
FINAL CALL for Steel Blood blog tour volunteers!
I'm starting to work on the final details for the celebration of Steel Empires Book 3 on July 19, so this is your last chance to be part of the party! Thank you very much to everyone who has signed up so far. I will start pulling together the final schedule and contacting everyone within … Continue reading FINAL CALL for Steel Blood blog tour volunteers!
Spotlight & Review: MEMORIES OF MAGIC (Fay of Skye #3) by Cara McKinnon
Once I fell in love with the Fay of Skye series, I could no longer claim to dislike romance, historical romance, or paranormal romance. But I definitely fell in love with this series because of the incredible twist McKinnon puts on her tales, setting them in an alternate universe and focusing on both diversity and … Continue reading Spotlight & Review: MEMORIES OF MAGIC (Fay of Skye #3) by Cara McKinnon
Participants needed for STEEL BLOOD blog tour this July
Are you a book blogger and/or reviewer? Would you like to be part of a blog tour this summer to promote the next book in the Steel Empires series, Steel Blood? Please use this Google form (no registration required) to submit your contact information, availability, and interest in the following: Spotlight (book and author info) … Continue reading Participants needed for STEEL BLOOD blog tour this July
STEEL BLOOD cover reveal contest announced!
The amazing cover artist for the Steel Empires series, Brad Sharp, did such a fantastic (fang-tastic?) job on the cover for Steel Blood that my publishers and I couldn't decide between them! So we're leaving it up to all of you with a vote. Head over to Raw Dog Screaming Press' website to choose your favorite … Continue reading STEEL BLOOD cover reveal contest announced!
Review: A THEFT OF MAGIC (Fay of Skye #2) by Cara McKinnon
Disclaimer: I consider the author a friend, and the two of us have worked together to help promote each other's work as nontraditional authors. I won a hardcopy version of this novel from the author in a random giveaway drawing during a social media launch event. I would absolutely have purchased this novel anyway. Romantic … Continue reading Review: A THEFT OF MAGIC (Fay of Skye #2) by Cara McKinnon
Book 4 is DONE (sort of)
That's actually a lie. The first draft of book 4 of the Steel Empires series, Steel Time, is done. There's still a ton of work for me to do, including cutting at least 10,000 words of length, but I can't fix what doesn't exist. And now it definitely exists. It's been a crazy year: worldwide, in my … Continue reading Book 4 is DONE (sort of)
NaNoWriMo 2016 (sort of)
It's that time of year again, kids! When the writers in your life disappear for hours upon end, consume copious quantities of caffeine (and sometimes alcohol), and come out the other end of 30 days with some semblance of a book completed. Though I'm not officially signed up for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2016 (sort of)
Guest Post: Cara McKinnon on Alternate History
I'm pleased to host author Cara McKinnon today for a discussion on alternate history. And it's a special occasion! Today marks the release date of the second novel in her Fay of Skye series, A Theft of Magic. I'm a huge fan of the alternate history version of Victorian England McKinnon has created, as evidenced … Continue reading Guest Post: Cara McKinnon on Alternate History
STEEL MAGIC Launch Party Recap
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to East City Bookshop in Washington DC last night for the official launch party for my second novel, Steel Magic! This independent bookstore was a great space for an event, and the staff was very welcoming. I'm really glad that I had such a great experience … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Launch Party Recap
STEEL MAGIC cover reveal coming next Tuesday!
Next Tuesday I will be featuring the full cover for my second novel, STEEL MAGIC, along with a link where you can pre-order it! Here's another teaser image: I've created a Facebook event for the cover reveal here, where I'll be featuring odds and ends for the next few days. Please check it out and … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC cover reveal coming next Tuesday!
Review: THE CURIOSITY KILLERS by K.W. Taylor
Today I'm celebrating the launch of K.W. Taylor's first science-fiction novel, The Curiosity Killers! This book is close to my heart because I have been friends with the author since she was still writing it, cheered her on as it passed as her thesis for Seton Hill University's Writing Popular Fiction graduate program, and then threw … Continue reading Review: THE CURIOSITY KILLERS by K.W. Taylor
STEEL MAGIC cover reveal coming soon
The official release date for Steel Magic, book 2 of the Steel Empires series and direct sequel to Steel Victory, is July 2016! This novel features the first solo adventure of Toria and Kane, journeymen mercenaries of Limani, as they embark on a magical quest. Soon I will be hosting an official cover reveal to … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC cover reveal coming soon
STEEL VICTORY sequel coming in 2016!
And now for the good news that I teased yesterday! I'm thrilled to announce that I've signed the contract with my publisher, Dog Star Books/Raw Dog Screaming Press, for the sequel to STEEL VICTORY. STEEL MAGIC will be released in 2016, and follows the adventures of warrior-mages Toria and Kane as they set off on … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY sequel coming in 2016!
Confessions of a Writer Tag
I was tagged by Breeanna Pierce, my amazing critique partner, to complete a 20-question survey designed to get to know authors in the blog-o-sphere. For the original post on the tag and the participation guidelines, go here. When did you first start writing? Was being a writer something you always aspired to be? I started writing … Continue reading Confessions of a Writer Tag
STEEL VICTORY and the Morgantown Poets Society
Last Thursday, August 20, the Morgantown Poets Society hosted authors from Raw Dog Screaming Press at the Monongalia Arts Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. STEEL VICTORY and I were joined by bizarro poet B.E. Burkhead, with his new poetry collection THE UNDERSIDE OF THE RAINBOW. My friend Julia was kind enough to take some pictures, which I've shared here. … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY and the Morgantown Poets Society
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 … Continue reading Review: THE CURIOUS CASE by Gail Carriger
Launch pictures at Dog Star Books blog
Are you tired of seeing pictures from my book launch yet? Of course you're not. The Dog Star Books blog just put up a bunch here. You mean you haven't visited the Dog Star Books blog yet? The science-fiction/adventure imprint of Raw Dog Screaming Press? That my wonky urban fantasy/alternate history sneaked its way into? … Continue reading Launch pictures at Dog Star Books blog