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Ep 13 of #ChatWithIndieAuthor: Nate Philbrick

Nate Philbrick writes adventure fantasy, is a fellow Phoenix Fiction Writer, and also creates awesome digital art. In this video he discusses balancing humorous and thoughtful writing, his Wattpad adventures, digital art tips, and more.

Remember: You can listen to this chat on iTunes
You can find Nate’s amazing books here:

Where the Woods Grow Wild

The Broken City of Crows

Check out his PFW page here.

Are you following Nate Philbrick online? Why not? His social media presence is hilarious and helpful (and his newsletter is the absolute best).
WebsiteNewsletter WattpadTwitterInstagramFacebookGo say hi.

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7 Writing Lessons Learned from Stranger Things

Look. I know Jonathan Byers says you shouldn't like things just because people tell you you're supposed to. That's a great rule.
But I want you to defenestrate that rule today. Why? Because I'm telling you: You should like Stranger Things. Not only is it a completely amazing TV show, but it is packed with excellent writing lessons. Haven't watched it? Too bad. We're going to spend this entire post talking about it. However, I'll be nice and add context to each point for all you mouth breathers who have never seen this TV show.

1. You need to allow your protagonists to make mistakes. Strange things is full of characters that are pretty messed up. They make bad decisions, are often unkind, and just generally have very flawed personalities. While each character has strong points and redeeming qualities, the writers never shied away from allowing their characters to be fully human and fully flawed. Mike can be judgmental, Joyce can be overly hard on her sons, Steve Harrington is pretty horrible and misguided (in the beginning, at least), Hopper started out as apathetic and skeptical, Jonathan is kind of a creep. I could go on, but I'll stop there. Now, despite their shortcomings, all the characters I just listed are completely awesome and I loved each of them. This is partly because they have great character arcs, but mostly because they are realistic, well-rounded characters that I can easily see existing in real-life. Their flaws give them a depth that is difficult to reach if you insist on making all of your characters perfect people. (Pro tip: I put together a whole list of personality flaws to help you get started)

2. Intentional information flow is key. The first season of Stranger Things feeds us very specific pieces of information at very specific time. We don't often know what is going on. Where did Eleven come from? How did she get her powers? What is this mysterious monster that is threatening Hawkins? We're given enough information to be able to guess, and, better yet, to be kept engaged. As you write your story, think carefully about how much information you want to give out. If you give too much at the very beginning, you'll lose the intrigue  factor. If you give too little, you may confuse your reader so much that they'll put the story down. However, keep in mind: Friends don't lie. So be careful about giving out fake information (or foreshadowing, and then never delivering). That's one of the reasons everyone hated this guy:
Ew.Aside from the fact that he is a terrible person, he also has zero connection to the plot or any of the other characters. This is annoying because the first part of Season 2 made it appear as if he may be an essential plot point. But then he wasn't. Don't make this mistake.

3. Don't be afraid to create multiple antagonists and conflicts. Strange Things has two main antagonists: the Demogorgon and Papa. They are both intimidating for different reasons and are connected to the protagonist in different ways. However, they aren't the only conflicts in the story. Joyce Buyers has to fight skepticism and struggles against having another mental breakdown, Hopper is assailed by memories of his daughter, Eleven fights to find where she belongs, and Dustin is constantly creating problems with in the story out of sheer stupidity.
What can we learn from this? Your story needs to have more than one type of conflict, and can absolutely have more than one type of antagonist. A mixture of external and internal conflict adds depth to the characters and stakes to the plot.

4. Bigger is not always better. Yes, this is where I bash on Season 2. While Season 2 is still enjoyable, it falls far short of Season 1's ingenuity because it makes one fatal mistake: it forgot that less is more. The demogorgon in Season 1 was frightening, so they added dozens of new demogorgons in Season 2 (along with a new, giant monster). The romance was well-recieved in Season 1, so they added more love interests in Season 2 simply for the sake of squeezing in additional romance. People liked Eleven and wanted more of her backstory, so they shoehorned in Eight and her connection to Eleven. The lesson? Always ask yourself: Is this necessary? What is this adding to the story? Be intentional about your writing.

5. Multiple strong character = awesome. I can't think of many other shows that contain as many strong characters as Stranger Things. Each character is willing to fight for whatever it is they care about. Joyce fights to protect her sons, Eleven fights to save her friends, Hopper fights to uncover the truth, Nancy fights to rescue Barb, Jonathan fights to find his brother, and Season 2 Steve fights to protect all of his adopted children.
Steve Harrington is the best babysitter ever.These strong characters compliment each other rather than overwhelm. Don't be afraid to fill your story with strong, passionate, determined characters. We fans can handle cheering on more than one or two protagonists.

6. Write characters from multiple age groups. Stranger Things has middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults. All interacting. All with their own parts to play. This is actually fairly unusual in fiction, but is very realistic and has the added bonus of allowing you to reach many different age groups. Totally tubular, right?

7. Mood is important. Stranger Things has a distinct mood all throughout Season 1 and Season 2. It is suspenseful, a little scary, very 80s, but also thoughtful and humorous at points. They rarely stray from this mood, resulting in a very cohesive-feeling world and plot. Try to explain the feel of your story in four or five phrases. Can't do it? Hmmm. It would seem you need some coffee and contemplation.

Have you seen Stranger Things? What lessons did you glean from it? And, more importantly, who are your favorite characters? I love Hopper, Joyce, and Steve. Though, honestly, I'm pretty much a huge fan of anyone who isn't Billy, Billy's dad, or Mike's dad. They can go live in the Upside Down for all I care.

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#ChatWithHannah Ep 14: Writer Burnout

Today we talk about writer burnout: How to avoid it, how to deal with it, and how to recover from it.

Time Stamps:
1:06 Beth Wangler - What are some strategies for avoiding burnout? 5:27 Deborah Kelty - Strategies for recovering from writer burnout? What have my experiences been?9:50 Kirsten Pierce - Tips for getting back into writing after recovering from burnout?10:53 RM Archer - How to recover from burnout when the problem is the book, not the amount of writing?12:45 KT Ivanrest - Cry for chocolate. 13:13 SM Metzler - Which of my characters is most like me? 14:54 Captain Marvel comic book recommendations!Recommended Captain Marvel comics by Kelly Sue DeConnick:
Captain Marvel Vol. 1: Higher, Further, Faster, MoreCaptain Marvel In Pursuit of Flight Captain Marvel and the Carol CorpsThe #ChatWithIndieAuthor interview with Nate Philbrick releases on September 26th, 2018. Have questions for that video? Leave them below! Don’t forget to check out his website.

The next #ChatWithHannah is on October 17th, 2018. The topic is…*drum roll* character development! Leave questions/comments related to character development below, ask questions on social media using the hashtag, or email me on my website.

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Top 6 Songs I Listened to While Writing Flames of Courage

Occasionally, people will ask me what type of music I listen to when I write. My answer? I don't really know. It varies depending on the project, and I don't put together or use playlists.

However, I do keep mental track of the songs that seem "right" for a project. The ones that help me get in the mood when they pop up on Pandora (yeah, I use and love Pandora. Don't judge).

With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to give you a list of the music I listened to when writing Flames of Courage...

Head-hopping: What It Is, Why it Sucks, And How To Avoid It In Your Writing

I'm going to take a wild guess and say that you don't know what the term "head-hopping" means. And, if you do know what it means, I'll go ahead and guess that this practice drives you insane.

I fall into the latter group of people who know about and despise head-hopping. Of course. I always fall into the group of people that knows about an obscure thing and wants to tell everybody about said obscure thing. It's kind of annoying, yet you keep coming back and reading this blog. Why?

Meh. That's a question for another time.

For all you muggles out there, let's start out by defining head-hopping.


What is head-hopping? 
Head-hopping is when the point-of-view characters switches (or, as we writers call it: "hops") within the same scene.

Now, some of you more brave souls may attempt to defy me and say: Hannah, that's not head-hopping, that's omniscient narrative.

To this I say: You dare question me, mortal?? FOOL.

Ahem. Kidding. To this I say: No, head-hopping is not the same thing as omniscient narrative. Nice try, though.

Omniscient narrative is when an all-knowing narrator tells the story and gives us a bird's eye view of a character's thoughts/feelings. It only has one voice (the narrator). Head-hopping happens in third person limited and deep POV. Third person limited is when the narrator only knows the thoughts of one character per scene. Deep POV is third person as well, but there is no narrator. Rather, a scene is told entirely from the POV of a single character, and this character is not aware that they are narrating a story.

So, that explained, head-hopping is when a scene is supposed to be told from Bob's point of view, but, about half way through, you slip up and end up telling it from Mary's point of view. For example, here is a scene from Bob's POV with no head-hopping:

Bob was never a huge fan of Batman, but Mary was quite obsessed with him. So, here he was, bingeing Batman films with her. Reaching for a handful of popcorn, he glanced at Mary. Was she buying his enthusiasm? He really just wanted to eat popcorn in silence, but it was either watch a Batman movie or talk about a Batman movie, so this seemed to be the safest option. 

Now, here's that same scene, but with head-hopping:

Bob was never a huge fan of Batman, but Mary was quite obsessed with him. So, here he was, bingeing Batman films with her. Reaching for a handful of, he glanced at Mary. She frowned at the idiot and his fake smile. Did he think she didn't know that he'd rather be stuffing his face with popcorn in his man cave? 

See the red part? That's where the paragraph shifts from Bob's perspective to Mary's, and thus spirals into head-hopping. Why is this a bad thing? *rolls up sleeves* How long have you got?


Why head-hopping is the worst.
Okay, so maybe it's not "the worst." I mean, I can think of a few other things that are more horrible. Like Dolores Umbridge. Or people who try to explain why Jar-Jar Binks is actually a good character. But...that's about it. Here's why:

It's confusing to your readers. Readers go into a scene expecting it to be told from one POV. They may not know that they're expecting this, but they are. So, when you start jumping around from character to character, things get blurred. Readers have a hard time differentiating between your characters. They confuse Bob's thoughts and emotions with Mary's thoughts and emotions and vice versa.

It makes you look lost. Just pick a character POV, man! It's not hard. But, by head-hopping, it makes you look like you don't know how POV works. And, well...if you are head-hopping, you probably don't. Aside from making you come across as the galaxy's most confused Padawan, it also makes you seem indecisive. Like you can't pick which scenes should be from which character. It's not a good look.

It yanks your reader out of the story. Who is talking right now? Bob or Mary? Which is which? Head-hopping forces your readers to pause and ask these questions. They have to try to decipher which character is thinking/feeling what. This pulls them out of the narrative, which is a huge no-no when it comes to wanting to engage your readers.

When head-hopping is okay. 
Never.
Okay, let's move on. 
Just kidding. If you're like me, you're an annoying innovative person who always wants to challenge writing rules. That's cool. We can talk about that. Head-hopping, while wrong 99% of the time, can be pulled off when: 
You know that you're doing it. Look. If you're looking over your manuscript and thinking, "I head-hop, I just didn't realize it until now," then you're disqualified from using head-hopping. It only works if you are hyper-aware of the fact that you are doing it because it's important that...
You're doing it for a reason. Now, there are a several reasons for head-hopping. I personally think that most of them are no good, but some decent ones are: The scene calls for showing multiple character experiences. For instance, if you write romance and want to highlight the relationship by telling both character's emotions/thoughts, head-hopping may be okay. Or maybe you're writing a death scene and want to intimately show how that death affects multiple characters. Head-hopping may be okay in these scenarios, but also begs the question: Are you head-hopping because you are lazy or because you can't decide what POV to tell this scene from? If so: Don't. You're writing not-super-limited-third person. The tighter you are to your character, the more jarring the head-hop. If your third person POV is fairly distant, head-hopping is slightly more permissible. More distant third person was fairly common back in the 1800s which is why head-hopping tends to be more accepted in classic literature.You are signaling that head-hopping is happening. In my Bob and Mary paragraph, I switched character POV mid-paragraph. Super annoying. However, if I wanted to give my reader a heads-up that I'm about to start hopping, I would switch POV by opening a new paragraph. Preferably with the new paragraph starting with the new POV character's name. This gives your reader a nice clue that the POV has shifted.
You're writing an experimental story. Have at it, dude. Just...make sure that you're making sense. 
How you can avoid head-hopping. 
Okay, let's discuss how to fix this problem.
Pick a POV character and stick. with. that. character. Every time you enter a new scene, choose your POV character and be sure to only tell the scene from their POV. Write their name on a sticky note and slap it on your computer screen if you need a reminder. 
If you want to switch POV, do a paragraph break or open a new chapter. It is 100% okay to switch POV if you do so by starting a new scene. This is very normal. Obviously, this doesn't work if you are writing from only one POV. 
Make sure you are using the correct POV style for your story. If you frequently find yourself head-hopping or wanting to head-hop, it is very possible that your story shouldn't be told in deep or limited-third person (or that it needs to be told from dual or multiple POVs, not just one). Maybe you should try first person, or omniscient, or multiple POV. Heck, you could even try objective. You do you. 
That's it. Head-hopping is really easy to avoid once you realize that it's a problem that exists. Keep your eyes open and you should be okay. 
Now that you've read this entire post, I feel obligated to state: If you didn't know about head-hopping previous to the post, I apologize. Why? Because you will now start noticing it everywhere. It's a curse, really. But I'm kind of tired of being the only one plagued by it, so I've decided to pass it on to you all. 
Want more POV nerdy goodness? Check out this Phoenix Fiction Writers podcast about writing third person POV. Myself, J.E. Purrazzi, and Janelle Garrett geek out about POV. Jill is a Deep POV expert and Janelle hates head-hopping even more than I do. Impressive.
Also check out my posts on how to write multiple POVs, deep POV, and tips for transitioning from scene to scene.

Have any questions or comments about head-hopping? Let's hear 'em in the comment section below!


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9 Ways to Keep Your Character From Being Boring

Your character bores me.

As a writer, the thought of hearing that sentence probably makes you want to fling yourself into the fires of Mount Doom.

Yet, oddly, boring characters are still fairly common. You'd think writers would be so afraid of this phrase that they'd learn to create attention-holding characters, but apparently not? It's a problem, people.

Don't be part of the problem. Here's a post alllll about how to make your characters interesting and non-snooze-inducing.

Take notes.


1. Give them fears and flaws. Seriously. All the flaws. There is nobody on earth who does not possess dozens upon dozens of flaws, so withholding this from your characters will make them unbelievable and incredibly flat. Do you want a plastic pancake character? Okay. Then make them perfect. Want a luscious cinnamon roll character? Give them flaws. I've created a whole list of flaws for you to choose from. Also, another helpful tip: Your characters fears will often be directly connected to their flaws. For instance: Ron Weasley is afraid of being forgotten and pushed aside, yet one of his biggest flaws is that he's so jealous that he pushes his own friends away.

2. Make sure their personality is contradictory. A lot of writers don't like doing this, but it is 100% realistic to real-life and also 1000% fascinating. Your characters should hold inconsistent ideas both about themselves and the world in general. Legolas and Gimli are a great example of this. At first, Legolas doesn't like Gimli because Gimli is biased against elves...yet Legolas himself is prejudice against dwarves and doesn't seem to see that that's problematic (and vice versa for Gimli). Another cool thing to keep in mind: These inconsistencies generally feed well into your character's fears and flaws.

3. Give them beliefs. What does this character stand for? If the answer is, "Ummmm....I don't know." Then I have another question for you: If they stand for nothing, then what will they fall for? A rhetorical question, really. The answer is: They won't even have a chance to fall. They will be ripped down by your readers and trampled upon for being one-dimensional and difficult to relate to. Yeah. Not good. Give your character things that they very strongly believe in...or, if they don't have any particularly strong beliefs, give them things they at least kind of maybe believe in. After all, what's supremely important is....

4. Give them a reason for having their beliefs. Most people don't often spend a lot of time thinking about this because most people are shallow and sad, but: Our beliefs come from somewhere. They may have been purposefully taught or learned, or they may have been absorbed unintentionally. Some beliefs may have sprung from an innate sense of right and wrong, but were later twisted by various experiences. Explore what makes your character think they way they think. Perhaps by repeatedly asking:
Yes, that includes creating backstory for your character. No, you don't have to explicitly state the backstory, but you do need to have it fleshed out to the point that you understand where the character is coming from.

5. Don't forget the importance of interiority. What's interiority? you ask? *puts on massive writer nerd hat* *pulls out podium* *points at power point* Interiority is a character's inner thoughts and emotions. While many books focus on what happens around the character, it is equally important to showcase what is happen inside of the character. Try telling events and emotions as your character sees and processes them. Yeah, I said telling. I know that you've probably been told "show, don't tell," which is a decent guideline, but not always applicable. Interiority is a good type of telling that is very important when it comes to helping your readers connect with your character. Not only is this an excellent way to show off your character's excellent voice, but it is also a good way to help your readers connect with your character and their goals. Still not sure what interiority is? I'll give you an example from my own story Skies of Dripping Gold (shameless plug):

He stepped out the door, cars honking at him. This time, he didn't curse. Never in front of Lilly. As far as he was concerned, there were only two all-mportant laws on earth: 
Don't murder people.Never swear in front of Lilly. This second rule he had adopted the day he'd seen her horrified look when he let loose at a bicyclist. That's all it took. If Lilly one day told him to stop breathing, Gabriel supposed he would start holding his breath on the spot.

See how the main character is talking about what's happening (not cursing) and why (he doesn't want to offend his sister)? He tells this in his own voice and in his own way. That's interiority.

6. Don't forget that your character needs goals. Why are they doing what they are doing? What's in it for them? Nobody does anything without motives (ulterior or otherwise). Give your character a goal. In fact, give them more than one.

7. Connect all of this to the plot. Their flaws, their backstory, their motives, their beliefs. It should all in some way connect to the plot. After all, your main character is your main character because they are important to the plot/story. And your secondary character is secondary because they have a necessary role in the story. Now, no, not every. single. thing. about your character needs to connect to the story, but pretty much all of the major points should. Everything you put into your story needs to be intentional. Character personality and backstory is no different.

8. Use other characters as foils. Have you ever noticed that some people are more interesting or lively when they are around other specific people? Yeah. Characters are like that, too. You should be creating your characters so that they play well together: They should bring out each other's motives, flaws, backstory, and overall personality. For instance: Alfred is an excellent foil to Batman. Like Bruce, he is very disciplined and has a strong personality, and this brings those personality traits out in both of them. However, he is also very even-keeled and is not one to be cowed by Bruce, so he is thus able to keep him in line.
Basically, all of your characters need an Alfred: Somebody who compliments and/or highlights some of their personality traits while providing a good character dynamic.

9. Pay attention to information flow. Pacing is very important to character development, but this is often overlooked. Think about it: If somebody tells you alllllll about themselves (their backstory, their flaws, their goals, etc) when you first meet them, not only will you be bored out of your mind as they talk, but you'll also be less interested in them when you next meet. After all, you know all there is to know about them. Same goes for characters. Give out bits and pieces of their flaws, motivations, emotions when it feels appropriate, but don't lay it all out at once.

Who are some of your favorite, attention-grabbing characters? Who are some of your favorite boring characters that you like to make fun of?

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Get to Know Me Writers Tag: Fav Authors, Embarrassing First Writing Projects, and More

I know, I know. I don't usually do tag posts. Fridays are for writing tips and writing tips only.

Well, I'm sick with a cold, so it was either something easy like this tag, or nothing at all. And I obviously didn't want to deprive you of the awesomeness that is this blog, so here we are.
In all seriousness, though: This post was a lot of fun to make.

That being said, there are rules to this tag and we all know how I feel about rules. But I'll suffer through them:
Link back to the amazing person w...

Ep 12 of #ChatWithIndieAuthor: Beth Wangler

Beth Wangler writes Christian speculative fiction, is a fellow Phoenix Fiction Writer, and also co-hosts #AuthorBookClub on twitter. In this video she discusses writing fairytales, dealing with writer panic, her favorite ancient civilizations, and more.


Remember: You can listen to this chat on iTunes.

You can find Beth’s amazing books here:
Child of the KaitesThe Lake of Living WaterThe Weavers’ BlessingCheck out her PFW page here.

Did you miss our Child of the Kaites release day celebration video? No worries! You can watch it here.

Are you following Beth Wangler online? You should be. She’s amazing and sweet and nerdy. Go say hello:
WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookGoodreads When is the next #ChatWithIndieAuthor episode? I’m glad you asked! September 26th will bring us a new video with another epic indie author, so keep your eyes peeled!

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It's Flames of Courage Release Day! Join the Fun!

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!

*takes deep breath*

Okay. Let me try to be professional for a second.

Flames of Courage officially releases today! You can grab an ebook copy or a physical copy. The physical copy is especially gorgeous. Just throwing that out there.


I'm so excited to share this story with you. It's the second short story in the Terebinth Tree Chronicles, and is one that features a character that is very dear to me: Jayel. She is the perfect foil to Wanderer (the main character in Colors of Fear ) and continually inspires me, even though she's technically my own creation. Badass, justice-seeking, compassionate, a bit awkward, and sarcastic, Jayel is impossible not to love (just try it, I dare you).

Yep. She's amazing.


Just kidding. I have more to say.

Livestream!The amazing E.B. Dawson is hosting a Flames of Courage livestream on her youtube channel. We'll be going live today (08/18) at 9 AM PST to chat about Flames of Courage, so be sure to stop by and say hello! Ask all of your questions, send in all of your comments, and be sure to bring tea (or coffee, I guess, if you have poor taste). I personally will be bringing iced chai tea and gluten-free brownies. Yep. Try to top that.
Tea or no, I'd love to see you there! We're going to have lots of release day fun. 

If you can't make it to the livestream, no worries! Just leave your questions below and I'll answer them during the stream. Boosting! 
Want to help me boost Flames of Courage? Well, you should. It's lots of fun. Buy Flames of Courage. I probably shouldn't have to say that, but I thought I'd lob that out there just in case. Leave a review. Please don't make me hunt you down and beg for a review. I totally will, but I'd prefer not to. Reviews don't have to be long or eloquent, so don't worry about any of that. Even a few sentences are incredibly helpful. Seriously. Reviews are to indie authors as wands are to wizards: Very, very important and largely necessary for asserting power and taking over the world. So please take a few moments to leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads. And no, you don't have to give me 5-stars. Just be honest. I swear I won't hex you.Share the short story online by sharing the Amazon, Goodreads, or website page on any and all social media networks.Recommend Flames of Courage on Goodreads. Tell your family and friends. Write them an email, a letter, a telegram, whatever. Create fanart and post it online. And don't forget to send it to me so I can put it on my website! I LOVE seeing fanart. My drawing skills are questionable at best (my stick-figures don't even look like regular stick figures), so it's fun to see other people's renditions of my characters or worlds. Have questions about character details? Just leave questions for me below! I'll fill you in on any info you may need. Blog about it. Yep. If you were wondering what your next blog post would be: I've got you covered. Just blog about Flames of Courage. So easy. You're welcome.Youtube about it. Take pictures of your copy of Flame of Courage and post it online. This makes me very, very, very happy, so be sure to tag me in the photos. Go stand on a street corner and fling copies at the innocent people walking by. Sure, you may injure a few people, but it'll be fine. Probably. Actually....maybe just gently hand a copy to them. That's good, too.Test out whatever other fun marketing technique you can think of.Okay. Got it? Great. BUT, before doing any of this, go read Flames of Courage and enjoy!
Have fun!
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Flames of Courage Paperback Now Available for Order!

The title of this post is very spoiler-y, so I feel an introduction is kind of redundant at this point. Let's get right to it:

You can how order the paperback version of Flames of Courage on Amazon!


Wooohoooooooo! *does happy dance*


Yep. While Flames of Courage doesn't release until 08/18/2018, I decided to make the paperback available to order a few days early so that you don't have sit by your door, waiting for this short story to ship to you while everybody else reads the ebook version. Thoughtful, right?

What are you waiting for? Go ahead and order! If you do it now, you may actually be able to get Flames of Courage on 08/17/2018 and read it before other people. So exclusive. Go on! Let's see who gets their paperback first. I'll race you!


Just kidding. I already ordered mine and Amazon says it's getting here today.  Perks of being the author of the story.

Do you plan on getting the paperback or the ebook? Have you already read Colors of Fear in preparation? Did you check out my interview on Beth Wangler's blog to hear about the expanded universe I'm writing? What about the opening scene of Flames of Courage? Did you read that? Let's talk!

Oh, and don't forget to check out this month's #ChatWithHannah video. I discuss changes coming to the channel and upcoming livestreams while being half awake. It's fun.

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