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Colors!!!

In other news, I created a coloring book. Because what better way to de-stress and to procrastinate on the book you're supposed to be writing? (And I can listen to audiobooks when I work on the designs. I LOVE audiobooks!)



If you're curious, you can find it here.

Happy holidays!

Writing update

Just a quick update, for those of you asking about book 2 in the Sand Runner series.

Yes, I'm hard at work on it and making progress! I will keep you updated about the specific dates (cover reveal, pre-orders, release date, etc.) but it shouldn't be too long now. I want to know what happens to Kai and Emily as much as you do!

Thanks for your support. :)

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SAND RUNNER is out - and in excellent company on my kindle

SAND RUNNER came out last Friday, June 2 (the day Wonder Woman hit the screens).

Here it is on my kindle. Just look at the excellent company it's in! I'm so thrilled & honored to know all of these indie authors!!

SAND RUNNER is out today! (June 2)

My first published novel! Today, I'm officially an indie author, and it feels great. Thank you to everyone who has read or is planning to read SAND RUNNER. I can't wait to hear from you.

And to those of you who asked about book 2: Yes, I'm writing it right now, and I hope to get it to my editor by the end of the summer, and publish it in the fall. Thanks for your support!

SAND RUNNER comes out on June 2

Read the first few chapters of SAND RUNNER right here, on Goodreads!

Hi there. If SAND RUNNER sounds intriguing, but you just don't know if it's for you and/or you have 50 other books on your to-read shelf, I know the feeling and I want to help you out.

So now you can... read the first few chapters of SAND RUNNER right here on Goodreads and decide! Just click on the "Read book" link under the cover image.

And if you like it, and want to read the rest, then - fantastic! Head over to Amazon, Kobo, or Barnes & Noble to grab your copy. (The ebook comes out on June 2, but I may make the paperback available before that...)

Free preview of SAND RUNNER on InstaFreebie

Hello, Readers!

I posted a free preview of SAND RUNNER on InstaFreebie. Check it out if you wish.

(And I should add the preview to my website as well... Let me work on that.)

Kirkus review of SAND RUNNER

Turns out Mondays aren't all bad. Not if you get an email from Kirkus Reviews with a link to their review of your book - and they liked it!



You can read the full review here.

My two favorite podcasts for writers

I don't know about you, but I love listening to podcasts. I can listen to them when I walk, cook, or clean the house. It's great!

Here are two of my favorites podcasts about writing. But there is so many more out there!

Writing Excuses: Awesome advice on all aspects of writing craft from 4 experienced writers (including science fiction & fantasy writer, Mary Robinette Kowal) and their guests.



The Creative Penn: The scoop on all aspects of the writing business, including all the newest trends & opportunities, from a savvy and contagiously upbeat thriller writer & creative entrepreneur, Joanna Penn, and her guests.



I highly recommend both of these podcasts!

Do you listen to any podcasts on books or writing? I'd love to hear about them.