So here it is, my big news. If the meaning of the above image isn't clear, let me spell it out. Together with one of my many writing colleagues, Richie Billing, I've founded my own indie press! It's not something I had ever intended to do, but desperate times...blah, blah, blah. When our publisher, Fiction … Continue reading The Start of a New Era
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The Quest for Normalcy (I’m Back, Sort of)
I was at the very top, but then I got the worst phone call of my life.
The Nightingale
I am very happy to announce that the "second edition" of my fantasy novella The Nightingale is now available on Amazon! If you don't know what the book is all about, it's a fairy tale remake, a traditional fantasy interpretation of the Hans Christian Andersen story. The main character is a blacksmith's daughter who is … Continue reading The Nightingale
I’ve Been Thinking
As an indie author, I get a lot of love from people I meet every day in person, whether in the office or at an author event. They say they are proud or envious of the work I've accomplished (which, I accept, has been significant), and always offer me wishes for success. So why is … Continue reading I’ve Been Thinking
Big, but Unceremonious Release News!
Well, it's finally out. The book I have been working on for what seems like a lifetime. The book is out in both paperback and Kindle formats. I grabbed an ebook copy myself, and I have to say that Fiction Vortex did an incredible job on the formatting. It really looks great! This book is … Continue reading Big, but Unceremonious Release News!
Proof of Life
This post is going to be short and sweet. I got the proof copies of my next self-published title, the first collection of Storm Hamilton stories. The wonderful E. Rachel Hardcastle did the front cover. For those who don't recall, she also did the cover for my Iric collection. And like the Iric book, I … Continue reading Proof of Life
Welcome Me Home by Reading a Story
Well, I finally made it home. It's going to take me a while to get readjusted. In the meantime, if you missed my story "The Sorcerer" in Bards and Sages' Tome of Mystics, you can now read it free on Bewildering Stories! Also, my novella with Fantasia Divinity will release in two or three days … Continue reading Welcome Me Home by Reading a Story
The Nightingale — Now Available for Preorder
It's been a long journey, but my fantasy novella "The Nightingale" is finally done and ready for release. The book drops on April 25th, but is now open for preorder. Here's the official blurb: King Gregor of Eriari is on the verge of his sixtieth year. The kingdom is tense, awaiting the selection of his … Continue reading The Nightingale — Now Available for Preorder
SHARE: Book Cover Psychology
Book covers have been a recurring issue for me as of late. I know, right? Who'd think authors have to worry about covers and such. I've engaged with two small publishers for my fantasy manuscript In the Valley of Magic, and covers have been part of both debates. In the end, I had to pull back … Continue reading SHARE: Book Cover Psychology
My Experience with Book Covers and Artists
I recently had my third cover made. It was a couple months ago and was for my self-published flash collection The Adventures of Iric (which is available for purchase). That was my third time working with cover artist, as I do no feel capable of making marketable covers myself, each time being a totally different experience. The three … Continue reading My Experience with Book Covers and Artists
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