I love bookstores. You should too. Now that that’s out of the way. I’m finding myself in a particular spot when it comes to pushing my book(s) into bookstores. It’s a finicky process and even more so for a self-published author, add the economics of it all and it makes Read more
I’m very behind on my reading list this year. But I managed to get through a few over the summer. A very mixed bag of genres but that’s a good thing. Like what you like, but it’s good to step out of your comfort zone every once in awhile. I Read more
My first novel, HOST, was self-published. I went back and forth quite a bit on my publishing path but decided at some point I needed to make a decision. When I did, for me, it came down to control and more importantly, learning. There are plenty of horror stories about Read more
I re-read a post I did back in…June. That seems like a lifetime ago that had been flashed away with one of those MIB memory clearer devices. Just when you think you have everything in order, you don’t. This second book has been quite the journey for me. Taken me Read more
When self publishing there are plenty of options for distribution. From selling your book directly, to going exclusive with Amazon, to going with everyone but Amazon, to a hybrid version of all three. Each option comes with pros and cons, and in the end, it depends on your goals, and Read more
I’m deep into the editing process of my second novel. Now having gotten initial feedback from my editor I’m shaping, reshaping, rewriting, and fixing everything from big to medium issues, and a few small things when I catch them (those are for later drafts). Second time through has been a Read more
With a new book launch in my, very, very, near future I’ve started to wrestle with my marketing and promotion to-do list (my least favorite list). This time around I’m focusing on trying some new tools to get word out there. One option that has resurfaced is ARC Readers. I Read more
Realized the last reading list I did was Spring 2025. I’ve read a few books since then but let’s stay in the present. This collection bounces from semi-post apocalyptic feeling (almost too real for current events), to hopeful sci-fi, to a brutal crime / mystery thriller. King of Ashes – Read more
Writing a novel isn’t easy. Every step of the way there are hurdles that feel even more insurmountable than the last. Finding the right idea, finding the beats that shape that idea into a story, discovering characters with depth who live on the page, and that’s only the beginning. Draft Read more
I’m titling this post May 2026 but at this point it’s practically June, which is, scary. It’s been a busy month of getting a draft of Zero Trust ready for the editor, which was sent out last week. Bit scary. I feel good about it but there’s sooooo much more Read more