In his journey to finish his degree, the Spouse is currently taking a Photoshop course as an elective. One of the projects was to create an original book cover, and I demanded asked that he do one for one of my books! I helped by selecting the images of Lauren Cohan (my fan cast choice … Continue reading New Steel Victory fan art!
Steel Victory Special Edition Available for Pre-Order!
The special edition hardcover version of Steel Victory is now available for pre-order, with a release date of July 15. The special edition includes: Author's preferred text for Steel Victory.Foreword by award-winning author and editor Lee Murray.“The Reluctant Master”: A previously unpublished story featuring Victory and Mikelos in the early days of Limani.“Limani: A Brief … Continue reading Steel Victory Special Edition Available for Pre-Order!
Free Copy of Steel Victory! (Today Only)
My publisher decided to give everyone a fabulous gift this holiday season. Today is the last day to pick up a copy of the first book in the Steel Empires series for free! Grab your electronic copy of Steel Victory here, and remember: Feel free to share the link far and wide! I hope everyone … Continue reading Free Copy of Steel Victory! (Today Only)
TARDIS Contest: Winners and Final Tally!
Thanks so much to everyone who submitted guesses in my crazy contest! And the final TARDIS tally: 34! Congratulations to the following: Kelly M., the random winner of a hardcopy of their choice from the Steel Empires series Kat S. and Jules D., who both guessed the closest at 32, the winners of an ebook … Continue reading TARDIS Contest: Winners and Final Tally!
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
Reader’s Choice Award Finalists
Thank you so much to everyone who voted for Steel Victory in the 2015 RDSP Reader's Choice Award poll! As you can see, this super snazzy belt and bragging rights for the next year are on the line! Congratulations to my fellow finalists: All the Darkness in the World by Andy Deane (horror novel) An … Continue reading Reader’s Choice Award Finalists
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 3: My turn!
It's my turn on the grill today for the Steel Magic blog tour! First up: I answer some questions about the writing life on contemporary romance author Jennifer Loring's blog! An excerpt: Do you have a special writing place? What’s in it? What can’t be in it? I have an amazing home office that I … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 3: My turn!
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!
STEEL VICTORY deleted scene!
In honor of the final days of the Steel Victory 99 cent sale, I wanted to post one of the deleted scenes I have from this book. This is a Toria and Syri scene from the middle section of the novel that shows a lot of fun interaction between the two girls. It was ultimately … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY deleted scene!
STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 1: Werecreatures Galore!
YA humor and paranormal author A.J. Culey hosted me on her blog today for the first stop on the Steel Magic blog tour. To tie in with her newest release, The Trouble with Antlers (a.k.a. Melvin's Rampant Rack), I introduced some of the werecreatures in my Steel Empires series as new students at Shifter High. This includes … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour, Stop 1: Werecreatures Galore!
Book Sale: STEEL VICTORY ebook for $0.99
The Kindle version of my debut novel, Steel Victory, is on sale for $0.99 until the sequel comes out in July! What are you waiting for? This is a great deal, and you should click here to take advantage of it. This is your best chance to catch up before Steel Magic is released. Look, Amazon … Continue reading Book Sale: STEEL VICTORY ebook for $0.99
Fantasy Character Cotillion today!
My character Toria Connor (of both Steel Victory and the upcoming Steel Magic) is having a party today! She is participating in a "character cotillion" with a bunch of other great fantasy heroes. Join us for this Facebook event and learn about all of the great characters and vote for your favorite tonight for a … Continue reading Fantasy Character Cotillion today!
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!
April Wrap-Up & May Goals
What a roller coaster of a month! April Wrap-Up: Vacation successful and new job started! I'm three weeks in and enjoying myself immensely. I'm doing a very different sort of editing, along with a bunch of other interesting projects. My small team is great, and I love the area of Baltimore that my new office … Continue reading April Wrap-Up & May Goals
End of an Era
Today marks the end of a journey. If you've read my Bio page, you know that I'm a medical editor for my day job. That's not going to change, but as of this morning, I can announce that I am no longer employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) , where for the … Continue reading End of an Era
Cleveland ConCoction Schedule
Next weekend, March 11-13, I will be at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel for Cleveland ConCoction 2016. Below is my official schedule, but please feel free to say hi anytime. I love meeting new people and talking about our shared passions. Steel Victory will be available for purchase in Author's Alley, but I also keep a few … Continue reading Cleveland ConCoction Schedule
STEEL VICTORY featured at the Blog Mansion
Johnny Worthen featured STEEL VICTORY and me over at his web site! Check out The Blog Mansion for a discussion of STEEL VICTORY and the true meaning of names here. Thanks for having me, Gregoius IV! If that's actually your name... (You can find Worthen's own books here!)
Snow Day Special: STEEL VICTORY deleted scene!
Since we had another snow day here at Casa Siamese, or Limani HQ, or STEEL EMPIRES central, or whatever I feel like calling my house today, I figured it was time for a treat to break us out of the winter doldrums. Or at least while we take a break from shoveling. (There was a … Continue reading Snow Day Special: STEEL VICTORY deleted scene!
Snow Day Odds & Ends
I hope everyone (like me) in the Mid-Atlantic is staying safe and dry during Snowzilla! I didn't actually have a snow day, but it is officially snowing out, so here are some small bits to keep entertained. STEEL VICTORY was Geek Syndicate's Elevator Pitch book today! They've included their one-sentence description of the novel along with … Continue reading Snow Day Odds & Ends