Author of The Frey Saga, Descendants Series, and KING OF ASH AND BONE
Introducing Blood & Brute & Ginger Root, a new paranormal fantasy releasing today. I’ve had great fun creating this story and its characters and very much look forward to continuing it as a stand alone series. I like to think of it as a sort of love letter to the genre and all of the … More Blood & Brute & Ginger Root Release
It’s release day for Toil & Trouble by Melissa Wright Circe is a witch. Everyone says so. Her powers have yet to manifest, but even if they did, an ancient curse prohibits her from using them. She’s also an orphan, and the coven who raised her reminds her of both every day. Lest she fall … More Toil and Trouble Release
The Indie Audiobook Process I’ve loved audiobooks since before it was cool. Before iPhones, before mp3 players. I spent years trying to convert friends to no avail. And now, finally, finally, readers are overcoming their prejudice. They’ve realized they can download straight to their phones, fit in reading while they’re driving, working out, mindlessly playing … More Publishing Audiobooks
Introducing Toil and Trouble, a Havenwood Falls shared world novella coming April 26, 2019 TOIL AND TROUBLE Circe is a witch. Everyone says so. Her powers have yet to manifest, but even if they did, an ancient curse prohibits her from using them. She’s also an orphan, and the coven who raised her reminds her of … More Cover Reveal: Toil and Trouble
Most of us will never forget what it felt like when we began writing. Whether it was terrifying or exhilarating, or a little of both, it holds a special place in our hearts. And most of us who’ve been at it a while, now look back on that with a laugh or shake of our … More Writing Hacks: What You’ll Learn
A few weeks ago, I attended my first farmer’s market. The trip was the brainchild of a dear friend and was maybe the most “Fall” 24 hours I’ve ever experienced. We left unbearably early, dressed in flannel and boots and scarves. We had hot tea and big grins and were only a cowboy with a … More Writing Hacks: Remembering to Live
One of the toughest challenges of sticking to your word count goals is to maintain momentum day after day. Below are some tips to help keep your writing sprints in high gear. Know where you’re headed. It’s difficult to arrive at your destination when you have no idea where you’re going. Having a detailed outline, … More Writing Hacks: Keeping Momentum
You’ve worked nonstop on this manuscript for months, an uphill battle you thought you’d never win. But now, finally, after painful revisions and thirty-seven proofreads and scheduling your release posts and promos and swimming in a pool of your own sweat and tears, your baby is going out into the world. It’s over. You’re done. … More Writing Hacks: Release Day Blues
anxiety (aNGˈzīədē) noun: desire to do something, typically accompanied by unease synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension, unease, fear, disquiet, agitation, angst, misgiving, nervousness, tension; informal butterflies, the jitters, twitchiness Is there a writer who can read this list without recognizing at least one symptom of writing anxiety? Probably not. That doesn’t mean anxiety is a necessary part … More Writing Hacks: Writer’s Anxiety
A common theme among authors is so much to do, so little time. Even if most of it is self-imposed, we feel overworked, over-stressed, and understaffed. You’re in this for the long haul, so small changes to make it a better experience can go a long way toward your productivity and overall satisfaction. Many of … More Writing Hacks: Healthy Writing
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