Tag: writing

Forward Motion, Looking Back

Over the last two and a half years, I have struggled with anxiety. I wrote that in past tense, but anxiety is anything but in the past for me. Despite knowing I have no reason to be ashamed of these admissions, I rewrote the… Continue Reading “Forward Motion, Looking Back”

Trial By Blood Release and Fall Author Events

Book Release! One week until Trial By Blood is available for readers everywhere! The book comes out October 13, and if you preorder now, you’ll have it on the release day! I’m extremely proud of this third book in The Blood Royal Saga. Trial… Continue Reading “Trial By Blood Release and Fall Author Events”

Trial By Blood Update

I had hoped to have Trial By Blood: Book Three of The Blood Royal Saga ready for publication in July, but I’m pushing back the release date to October 1, 2018. I would prefer to give you a book that is written well rather… Continue Reading “Trial By Blood Update”

Meanwhile, back at the office…

You’d think this is a bit of an exaggeration, but really, it’s kind of tempting. For the next couple of weeks, I’m going to be finishing Trial By Blood, only popping up sporadically when time permits. Nearly every weekend between now and the end… Continue Reading “Meanwhile, back at the office…”

And It’s Only Wednesday

This week, I got some fantastic news, and I’ve been a little giddy about it, to be honest. First of all, I received an email from the Midwest Independent Publishing Association (MIPA), notifying me that In The Blood is a finalist for the Midwest… Continue Reading “And It’s Only Wednesday”

“Why Do You Write About Vampires” and Other Questions People Ask About My Writing

When people find out I’m a writer, I get a wide range of reactions. A lot of their questions are the same ones other people have asked before, so I thought it might be interesting to share some of those frequently asked questions.

No Rest for the Wicked

In The Blood is Finally Here! I am so excited that In The Blood, the first book in The Blood Royal Saga is finally out there for people to read and enjoy. For those who are interested in purchasing a copy of In The… Continue Reading “No Rest for the Wicked”

Counting Down

It’s getting close now. In The Blood comes out July 1st. I’ve been working on this series for so long, and it’s down to the final few days before it comes to fruition. I suppose I’m like a lot of authors, alternating between extreme… Continue Reading “Counting Down”

“What If….” Generating Story Ideas

One of the most common questions I get asked when people find out I’m a writer is “Where do you get your story ideas?” It sounds like a straightforward question, but answering it is much more complex, however, than I think most people realize.… Continue Reading ““What If….” Generating Story Ideas”

Interview with Kari Anne Kilgore

When I heard that my friend and colleague, indie author Kari Anne Kilgore, had three books coming out at the end of October 2016, I was both amazed by her productivity and excited to add them to my collection. Kari and I first got… Continue Reading “Interview with Kari Anne Kilgore”