Life, Publishing, Updates, Work-in-Progress, Writing Process

Into the Query Trenches…

I’ve always heard that the two worst parts of the publishing journey are querying agents and going on submission. I understand why — the wait, the stream of rejections, and protecting the embers of your publishing dreams. All the while, the community urges you to keep writing. Keep writing in case they want another book.… Continue reading Into the Query Trenches…

Updates, Work-in-Progress, Writing Process

The book is done! I think…

My book is done!!! My book is done! My book is done? Okay, well maybe not “done” in the way you’re thinking. I have finally finished the developmental edit of my fantasy novel. What is a developmental edit? A developmental edit is basically a structural edit. It looks at the plot, character arcs, and overall… Continue reading The book is done! I think…

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New Serial Coming Soon! – The Deity and The Witch

You (all three of you) voted, and I’m listening! If you didn’t get a chance to vote in the poll here, then I’d suggest you run over and do that quickly! (Or leave me a comment) Deity and the Witch - In a world where gods and demons roam the streets, a witch has fled her coven… Continue reading New Serial Coming Soon! – The Deity and The Witch

Life, Updates, Writing Process

Essaying – Taking back the blog

I wrote a piece the other day. I was super excited because I felt like I was DOING something with it. It was just sort of a...long-form, more organized stream of consciousness. I was so excited about it that I took it to my critique group with the phrasing of "I don't know what this… Continue reading Essaying – Taking back the blog

Life, Updates

Going gently and playing Bingo

I'm one of those people who loves fresh starts. There's excitement and freedom in starting over and refocusing yourself. For years, that meant resolutions and lofty goals. In 2025, I'm going to try differently. Do I have goals? Yes. Are some of them lofty? Yeah. Am I holding myself to them as measures of success?… Continue reading Going gently and playing Bingo