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
Calico in Conversation Interview, part 3!
The final installment of my interview series at Calico in Conversation is now live! Go check out my thoughts on attending conventions, a few book recommendations, and other projects percolating in my brain. Don't forget, there will be a quiz next week.
Guest Post: Andi Adams’ Suggested 5 Most Helpful Books on Writing
Today, author Andi Adams has stopped by to share her thoughts on some great craft books on writing. I've read a few of these, and I absolutely swear by the second book on her list! Don't forget to check out Adams' new fantasy novel, The Girl in the Glass Box, to see how she puts her … Continue reading Guest Post: Andi Adams’ Suggested 5 Most Helpful Books on Writing
Calico in Conversation interview redux
The second installment of my interview series at Calico in Conversation is up! This week, I talk about writing, reading, gaming, and a little bit of everything in between. I hope you're paying attention, because there will be a quiz later. No, seriously, there will be a quiz later. But also prizes.
“Writing Group”
Every Wednesday night, or at least as many as I can manage, I meet with three friends for what we call "Writing Group." Most of the time, we meet at an independent coffee shop in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland. The funniest part about it is that sometimes we don't get much writing done (we went … Continue reading “Writing Group”
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 Release Day and Blog Tour, Stop 4: After “The End”
It's finally book release day! The Steel Empires series now has two books, making it officially a series! I know I've been spamming it a lot, but here's the link to purchase your print or ebook copy of Steel Magic, just in case you're new to my little corner of the internet. If you are, … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Release Day and Blog Tour, Stop 4: After “The End”
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!
June Wrap-Up & July Goals
June has definitely been one of my rougher months in recent memory. The bad news is that I don't feel like I got as far on a lot of my projects as I wish I could be. The good news is that I'm spending the long holiday weekend with my husband! Mississippi is hot and … Continue reading June Wrap-Up & July Goals
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!
STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour!
To celebrate the release of Steel Magic next week (July 6!), I'm participating in a blog tour! Don't forget to pre-order your copy so that you can start reading about the continuing adventures of Toria, Kane, and Syri as soon as possible. Or, take advantage of the 99 cent sale for Steel Victory! This will only … Continue reading STEEL MAGIC Blog Tour!
Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2016
Life's been pretty crazy lately, so it was as if a great weight lifted from my shoulders as I drove up the hill for Seton Hill University's In Your Write Mind 2016 this year. It was a short weekend, Friday to Sunday, and I feel like I packed a lot into it! Friday Arrived on … Continue reading Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2016
Guest Post: Why (Camp) NaNo? by Cara McKinnon
Today I'm hosting author Cara McKinnon as she goes walkabout on the Internet in honor of her new release, Essential Magic. As a veteran of both NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo, I'm eager to hear her thoughts on the subject! NaNoWriMo has become quite a monolithic movement in online writing circles. Not everyone loves it, and … Continue reading Guest Post: Why (Camp) NaNo? by Cara McKinnon
Release Day: CONSEQUENCE by C.R. Langille
Happy book birthday to Consequence, the first book in the Dark Tyrant series by C.R. Langille! Now available at Amazon | Barnes & Noble What started as a hunting trip for Tobias Evard Warner II and his friends turns into a fight for survival during a supernatural storm which kicks off the apocalypse. The storm … Continue reading Release Day: CONSEQUENCE by C.R. Langille
Cover Reveal: STOLEN AWAY by Kristin Dearborn
Congratulations to fellow RDSP author Kristin Dearborn on the amazing cover! This is definitely one of those books that make me go, "I'm not one for reading horror, but..." Can't wait to read this!
May Wrap-Up & June Goals
I'm not going to lie: This month has been really busy and kind of rough. I'm satisfied with my progress on some things, and not as happy with others. Unfortunately, June is looking like more of the same. May Wrap-Up: The Steel Magic cover reveal happened, to great success! A great group of people came … Continue reading May Wrap-Up & June Goals
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!
Dog Star Books Author Spotlight: K.W. Taylor
This Saturday in Xenia, Ohio, Bluejacket Books is hosting three Dog Star Books authors for readings, signings, and a bit of Q&A! Today the spotlight is switching over to the newest Dog Star Books author, K.W. Taylor. (Note the way the air seems to shimmer and glow about her. But don't let the halo fool … Continue reading Dog Star Books Author Spotlight: K.W. Taylor
Dog Star Books Author Spotlight: Matt Betts
This Saturday in Xenia, Ohio, Bluejacket Books is hosting three Dog Star Books authors for readings, signings, and a bit of Q&A! By now, you should all be pretty familiar with me and my work, so today I'd like to shine the spotlight on fellow author Matt Betts. (This is where he starts claiming that … Continue reading Dog Star Books Author Spotlight: Matt Betts
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