Happy book birthday to the third book in the Steel Empires series! Steel Blood features the continuing adventures of Victory and Mikelos, who couldn't quite manage to stay safe at home while their kids were off having adventures in Steel Magic. Today, the book is now officially available in hardcopy and ebook form from the following retailers: … Continue reading New Book Excerpt: STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Stop #3
State of the Empires at Raw Dog Screaming Press: STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Stop #2
For day 2 of the Steel Blood blog tour, I visited the Raw Dog Screaming Press blog for the first annual State of the Empires! Here's a short excerpt: In the past few months, since the official announcement of Steel Blood, people keep congratulating me on finishing my book trilogy. While many fantasy series do typically come … Continue reading State of the Empires at Raw Dog Screaming Press: STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Stop #2
Cara Recommends…me!
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!
Special Mid-Month Update!
I come bearing excellent news! But first, a little bit of background. After Steel Victory was accepted for publication and I received my publisher's blessing to create a series with that world, I gave myself a goal. The next book in the series would be delivered to my editor by the time the previous novel was published. … Continue reading Special Mid-Month Update!
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
April Wrap-Up & May Goals
You know that saying, about how the best way to get something done is to ask a busy person? Yeah, apparently I need to be that busy person. Did I get everything done that I set out to do this month? Nope. But I did a bunch of other cool things, like see my little … Continue reading April Wrap-Up & May Goals
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!
Holiday Romance Special Part 2: Victory & Mikelos
As promised, the husband and I shared a delicious meal of Indian food in front of the TV last night to celebrate Valentine's Day. We watched another few episodes of The Grand Tour and then went to bed early. Today actually marks 8 years since we officially started dating! Not because of the holiday, but … Continue reading Holiday Romance Special Part 2: Victory & Mikelos
Holiday Romance Special Part 1: Kane & Archer
I've been happily married for a few years, and while I could wax poetic about my amazing husband, when it comes to real life, we're not the most romantic couple. He doesn't work on Mondays, so our Valentine's Day plan is to get some take-out Indian food and catch up on the DVR tonight. Honestly, … Continue reading Holiday Romance Special Part 1: Kane & Archer
January Wrap-Up & February Goals
I had a very good, low-key January that also included some major news and accomplishments. First of all, I'm excited to announce that Steel Empires #3: Steel Blood will be released July 2017 from Raw Dog Screaming Press, along with a full slate of other amazing books. Want to know what Victory has been up to … Continue reading January Wrap-Up & February Goals
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Happy 2017 to all! This year I'm looking forward to continuing work on the Steel Empires series, contributing to Speculative Chic, reading lots of amazing books, and attending fun conventions, and watching lots of great movies and television shows. This year's motto is probably "Work hard, play hard." December Wrap-up: I only had two goals … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Steel Magic Featured at Library Journal
I had a bit of a SNAFU earlier this year with professional review sites, so I hadn't been paying that much attention to them since the release of the second book in the Steel Empires series, Steel Magic. Therefore, I'm about half a year late in telling you all the fantastic news! Steel Magic received … Continue reading Steel Magic Featured at Library Journal
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)
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 Empires Fan Art!
My best friend Julia (the Kane to my Toria, as it were) regularly makes goofy comics of our friend group using ridiculous stick figures of us. Today, in honor of the release of Steel Magic, she made fan art for me! I'm sure it is the beginning of much more to come, and I will … Continue reading Steel Empires Fan Art!
STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 2: Let’s Get Meta!
Happy Independence Day to everyone else to who lives in the United States! (Please don't blow yourself up.) Or, if you live in the old country: Today, I'm still enjoying my beach-side view for a final day in the company of my awesome husband. I think there are brunch plans in my immediate future. If … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 2: Let’s Get Meta!
Spotlight and Author Interview at U.S.-Brazil Book Review!
I'm pleased to announce that today I was featured over at the awesome blog U.S.-Brazil Book Review! Click here for a short excerpt from Steel Victory and an interview with me about the history of my debut novel and how my day job as a professional medical editor influenced my writing. It was especially cool … Continue reading Spotlight and Author Interview at U.S.-Brazil Book Review!
Cover Reveal: STEEL MAGIC
I'm pleased to announce the official cover reveal of the second book in my Steel Empires series: Steel Magic! You can also preorder the book from Amazon today, ahead of the release on July 6, 2016! Don't forget that when you buy a hardcopy of an RDSP book, you'll also be able to download the … Continue reading Cover Reveal: STEEL MAGIC
STEEL MAGIC: Parisii, City of Light and Darkness
With clues leading to the old world of Europa ahead of them, and enemies behind them, Toria and Kane cross an ocean to reach Parisii. This ancient city has changed hands multiple times over the centuries between Roman and British control, with occasional bouts of independence. Will the warrior-mages find what they're searching for in … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC: Parisii, City of Light and Darkness
STEEL MAGIC: New Angouleme, Jewel of the British Colonies
While the events of my first novel take place in Limani, a free city-state that acts as a neutral zone between the British and Roman colonies, I've gone farther abroad in book 2 of the Steel Empires series, Steel Magic. Toria and Kane, a bonded warrior-mage pair and journeymen mercenaries just starting out, have left their … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC: New Angouleme, Jewel of the British Colonies