Tag: writing

  • New Book Excerpt: STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Stop #3

    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:…

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  • 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…

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  • My Favorite Things at Speculative Chic: STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Stop #1

    On stop #1 of the Steel Blood blog tour, head over to my second home on the internet, Speculative Chic, to learn about some of my very favorite things. Here’s a sneak peak: Traditional space ships are cool and all, but there’s just something more magical and special about a strange blue box. Though I…

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  • STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Schedule!

    Next week is the big week! To celebrate the launch of Steel Empires Book 3: Steel Blood, I’ve organized an awesome tour through the Internet with blog posts, author and character interviews, and short excerpts from the new book. Below is the official schedule, and I hope you pack a snack and join me for the…

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  • June Wrap-Up & July Goals

    Every once in a while, I’m totally allowed to have a month where I not only complete EVERYTHING on my list of goals, but also exceed it! (Mostly because sometimes I forget things when I’m writing up the list of goals, but I’m going to take the win anyway.) June Wrap-Up Steel Time was officially…

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  • Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2017

    Last night, I got home from one of my favorite trips every year. In Your Write Mind is a writer’s workshop/conference hosted by Seton Hill University, as an offshoot of their Writing Popular Fiction graduate program. (Basically, the graduates wanted an excuse to come back every year, so we created one.) The workshop is open…

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  • Author Interview with Sara Dobie Bauer

    Earlier this month, I reviewed a fantastic paranormal romance called Bite Somebody, which was equal parts adorable and hilarious. Tomorrow, the sequel comes out! To celebrate, I’m interviewing author Sara Dobie Bauer today, but be sure to check back here tomorrow for my review of Bite Somebody Else, which is currently available for pre-order. ABOUT THE…

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  • 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…

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  • 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.…

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  • May Wrap-Up & June Goals

    No matter how many things I crossed off the list this past month, my to-do list keeps getting longer. Since I’m at the point where I’m doing work (writing blog posts) to take a break from doing other work (line edits on Steel Time), let’s jump right in. May Wrap-Up I have printed out a copy…

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  • Author Interview with Casey Matthews

    Today, I’m happy to introduce you to an author writes books that look like the daydream that every qualified nerd has had once upon a time. Check out the Pygmalion Fail series by Casey Matthews and take a short peek into this particular nerd’s brain! ABOUT THE BOOKS The Accidental God (Book 1): The world of…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • March Wrap-Up & April Goals

    I’m having one of those awkward moments where I feel like I got absolutely nothing accomplished all month, even though I still managed a lot. Perhaps it’s because everything that did happen was all toward the first 2/3 of the month (such as trips to Ohio for Cleveland ConCoction and New York City for the…

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  • Con Report: Cleveland ConCoction 2017

    This past weekend I was honored to be invited to return to Cleveland ConCoction! I had such a great time in 2016 that I accepted eagerly. It’s one of my favorite conventions in terms of how authors are treated, by both the con and attendees. I had a great weekend of book sales, catching up…

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  • Author Interview with Jennifer Loring

    Late last year I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing a novella for a holiday anthology, “No One on Earth” (part of Starstruck Holidays). Today, I’m happy to revisit this sexy speculative fiction story through an interview with author Jennifer Loring. ABOUT THE BOOK Jon, a psychic since childhood, has never felt at home in…

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  • February Wrap-Up & March Goals

    Whew, this month flew by (and not just because February is a short month). While things continue to be rough and stressful in the larger scheme of things, I’m pleased with what I accomplished in my own small corner of the world, and I’m looking forward to whatever is next. I’d also like to take…

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  • Author Interview with Anna Zabo

    As part of the Daily Grind blog tour, I’m pleased to sit down with author Anna Zabo to talk writing, coffee, and fashion! ABOUT THE BOOK A man discovers that love can show up when you least expect it—and in a much different form—in this piping-hot romance from the author of Due Diligence and Just…

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  • Author Interview with Lew McIntyre

    Today I’m happy to feature an interview with debut novelist Lew McIntyre. Besides my usual desire to support indie writers, I was intrigued by the unique premise of this historical novel and had to know more. ABOUT THE BOOK The Eagle and the Dragon takes the reader on an epic journey of thousands of miles…

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  • 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…

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