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One aspect I keep hearing about being an author (or any artist really) is finding your voice. For authors, some say it takes three to four books to find. Maybe that’s true. For others, they may find it right away, either way I think it’s a natural part of the Read more…
Creating a character from scratch can feel like a daunting task. Who are they? What do they look like? What do they believe? What are their needs/wants/motivations/fears/flaws? So much to consider to create a character with depth and enough life where their decisions within your story are believable. That’s where Read more…
I know I’ve said this before, the old saying, don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but we still do. The cover is the first impression a reader gets. Does it convey the genre, what the story might be about, or provide some mystery? Not only should a cover do Read more…
Photo Credit: John Stoke, 2014, Green Bank Observatory Flickr Setting in any story is, or should be, just as important as any character. It may not have motivations and goals like a character (or maybe it can?), but it can help convey themes, act as an obstacle, or represent something Read more…
I love music. I know, that’s equivalent to someone saying I love movies, or I love breathing. It’s also a terrible thing to write on a dating app, but people still write it (tip: be specific). When it comes to music, I’ll give everything a shot (unless it’s pop country, Read more…
It’s alive! It’s a little surreal but I’m excited as friends and family have started to reach out. Many of which helped make this thing happen. Above is the proof for the Amazon hardcover version (hence the “not for resale” tag), but it’s also available in paperback (Amazon for now Read more…
It’s finally here! I just received hardcover and paperback proofs and I’m excited about how they came out. I’ve been walking around my apartment with the hardcover placing it on different surfaces, coffee table, bookshelf, bedside table, on a chair, in the kitchen, in the refrigerator. No one ever mentioned Read more…
Sometimes it’s the small things that can change a scene for the better. Dialogue tags and action beats are those tools a writer can use to make a scene more dynamic, or change the pace depending on what’s happening. In early drafts of HOST I had overused dialogue tags, thinking Read more…
My first novel is almost out. I’m wrapping up some final tweaks, it’ll go to the editor for one last review to make sure I didn’t introduce any errors, then it’s time for the big push; marketing, advertising, reviews and getting out there to spread the word. The business side Read more…