Sometimes, characters push so hard to be written that it’s really hard to ignore their voices in your head. That’s why I rearranged my writing schedule and began working on Tempered, because the characters were ready to be put on paper. Now, about a week ago, I started fantasizing about how nice it would be to spend…Continue reading The Tipping Point for Writing a Story, or Levi’s Story
News Roundup
Some tips and news from around the Internet this week: Cedar Sanderson published a blog post, How to Read, discussing ways to save and backup your digital library. Handy! If you’d like to read Kindle-only books (like A Higher Purpose) but don’t have a Kindle, here’s an interesting blog post about a free Kindle app. In other news,…Continue reading News Roundup
The Stories I Write
I’ve been contemplating the kinds of stories and characters I like to write for a couple of months now, part of my (probably eternal) quest to become a better writer. One of the reasons I pursue writing is because I have a difficult time finding stories I like to read. Since I have such a…Continue reading The Stories I Write
News Roundup
A quote from Richard: “I hate it that your books aren’t real ’cause I really want to see that mossy green sweater that Dani made Dave.” *** Here’s an interesting article on recent finds at Vindolanda, a “Roman auxiliary fort” located in Northumberland. One of the most fascinating finds made during the past few decades is…Continue reading News Roundup
News Roundup
Today is the first of five days that A Higher Purpose will be available as a free download. I checked its rank a little after two p.m. today and was pleased to find it listed in the top 100 lists of two of Amazon’s subcategories. Awesome! What’s really interesting about this is that while the vast majority…Continue reading News Roundup
Now Available: Light’s Bane (Daughters of the People, Book 2)
I’m very excited to announce the release of Light’s Bane, the second book in the Daughters of the People series. Here’s the blurb: Daniella Nehring is a fierce warrior with a turbulent past. Born in the earliest days of World War II to unknown parents, she was raised by Rebecca Upton, one of the People’s most notable leaders.…Continue reading Now Available: Light’s Bane (Daughters of the People, Book 2)
Thought for the Day: If the Shoe Fits
A few weeks back, Richard and I took a rambling drive to Bryson City, NC. If you’ve never been, the scenery is lovely and the downtown has been “revitalized” (meaning, a bunch of people have moved into the area and opened shops that appeal to people just like them, not necessarily the native population). Anywho,…Continue reading Thought for the Day: If the Shoe Fits
News Roundup
Light’s Bane, the second installment in the Daughters of the People series, will be released next week. The target date is 13 June; however, both the print and e-book editions may be available slightly before then. To celebrate the release of LB, I’m having a small sale. The Prophecy (Daughters of the People, Book 1) will be available for…Continue reading News Roundup
Characters I’m Ready to Write
A couple of days ago, I mentioned that Second Chance Christmas, a holiday novella, is next on my list of writing projects. In fact, my writing schedule looks kinda like this: May/June 2014: A Wicked Love June 2014: Second Chance Christmas July/August 2014: Hawthorne’s story (not yet titled) September/October 2014: In All Things, Balance (Daughters of the People #4) I’m thinking of switching…Continue reading Characters I’m Ready to Write
News Roundup
Friday’s newsletter is going out today. I apologize for the delay. Unfortunately, it was unavoidable. I’m still trying to ease my way out of my old business to make time for writing, which means honoring those prior commitments. Hopefully, this won’t be an issue after the end of this month. *** My goal when I…Continue reading News Roundup