We Must All Keep Our Lights Burning
Like many, I was shocked and saddened when I heard about Robin Williams' passing. I'd only met him once, and when I did, I was so in awe I barely spoke. And even though he didn't know me from a hole in the wall, I felt like I'd lost a kindred…
SERVANTS OF THE STORM by Delilah S. Dawson
There's a possibility I'll be going dark for the first few weeks in August. We planned a trip to Hawaii, so barring any hurricanes, hopefully I'll be on a beach somewhere then.But now, to business...Long ago, Delilah S. Dawson was one of my…
BLIGHTBORN by Chuck Wendig
A few years ago I stumbled on a wonderful blog, Terribleminds, and it totally shifted the way I thought about writing. Especially this post. And this one. And this one. And hell, there are just too many.I finally had the chance to meet Chuck…
DRIFTING, by Katia D. Ulysse
DRIFTING by Katia D. Ulysse provides a unique lens into the Haitian experience, ranging from 1970-2010, including the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake. It's an interwoven narrative of stories connected with a common theme: humanity.From Goodreads:…
INVINCIBLE WILD by Jessica Taylor
I met Jessica Taylor at a recent conference, and her upcoming book INVINCIBLE WILD sounded super intriguing! It will debut in Fall 2015, and the cover is coming soon! You can also find her on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, and Instagram.From…
THE GATEWAY THROUGH WHICH THEY CAME by Heather Marie
I'm really excited to feature Heather Marie's new book, THE GATEWAY THROUGH WHICH THEY CAME. Heather is a past giveaway winner, and when I happened to meet her in person at a recent conference, she mentioned this awesome new book of hers, debuting…
FINDING LOST by Deena Remiel
I've known Deena Remiel for a few years, and recently reconnected with her at a conference, where she was extremely supportive. She also has library experience--and calls librarians "Book Waitresses," which I love. At the con I attended, she…
Going Dark until July…
Having just finished my literature class, and with the American Library Association Conference looming, I'm going to spend time in my writer cave for the next few weeks. I'm hoping to get more author interviews in the near future too.See you…
Writerly Lessons from Phoenix Comicon!
This past weekend, I experienced a lot of writerly growth at Phoenix Comicon. Here are some gleaned nuggets:1. Let go of your writerly kung-fu gripIn the past, I'd heard some writers say their characters whispered things to them. These murmurs…
Sometimes, your novel is a Rubik’s Cube
My most recent edits transformed my novel from Frankenstein-ish into more of a Rubik's cube pattern. The colors are starting to align, and newer threads are finally melding with the first draft. Chapter 10 is much more solid, and soon I'll be…