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The Check-In

Welcome to THE CHECK-IN, where you can get a sneak peek into my writing progress every week! Read on to find out what I’m working on and how things are progressing in my world.

Here’s the breakdown:

Dirty Drinks – Progress! Progress again, however slight! It was really hard for me to get going on this anthology project again after taking a unscheduled break from working on it, but I am so pleased that I have gotten back on track with it. I am really liking the way this novella is shaping up so far. Fun to write hopefully means it’ll be fun to read!As you can see, not much progress in any other projects, though many projects have left the chart over the past few months because they have been completed! Next up, I have decided to turn my attention to the third book in The Night series, Lonely is the Night, so look for some movement in that final column soon!

My health has started to turn around and boy, does it make a difference. Writing when you’re not feeling well is hard, y’all. It’s hard. But being well means that I can get back to doing what I love more than anything else. I have also been enjoying the stops on my book tour – Kirkland, Northgate, and Tacoma, I’m coming for you next! Cant wait to see you all!

LESSON OF THE WEEK: ANY PROGRESS IS GOOD PROGRESS!

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Author Advice

Stephen King and Where to Write

You can read anywhere, almost, but when it comes to writing, library carrels, park benches, and rented flats should be courts of last resort — Truman Capote said he did his best work in motel rooms, but he is an exception; most of us do our best in a place of our own.

On Writing
by Stephen King

There is a romantic image of a writer scribbling furiously on the back of napkins in a crowded cafe, hurriedly taking down dictation from inspiration on high having escaped the humdrum existence of their normal flats and normal lives.

This is simply not the reality.

The humdrum, the normal is, in my opinion, where a talented writer does their best work. You need to be comfortable to create, physically if not emotionally. If you do not have space that is entirely your own, that you don’t feel safe in, that does not exist to serve you and you alone getting any serious writing done is going to be difficult.

It doesn’t have to be a lot of space. It can be the corner of a living room, or an attic, or a kitchen table. But it does have to be yours.

LESSON LEARNED: DON’T BE AFRAID TO TAKE UP SPACE. GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A ROOM OF YOUR OWN.

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The Check-In

Welcome to THE CHECK-IN, where you can get a sneak peek into my writing progress every week! Read on to find out what I’m working on and how things are progressing in my world.

Here’s the breakdown:

Word counts remain where they were in previous weeks — but progress has been made!

I am so excited to be able to say that Bloody is the Night has been submitted to my publisher! It feels amazing to have that (even temporarily) “off my plate” so to speak. I know we have a long road of edits ahead of us, but still, to know that I finished that first draft and got it submitted? I feel pretty great about that.

I also got the lead magnet for The Night series sent off to my editor (my freelance editor, not my publisher’s editor) so that should be ready to go soon as well! It mostly needs cutting down, some shaping, that sort of thing.

Besides all of that though, I’ve been dealing with some health issues that have left me unable to commit to much day to day writing. I plan on talking about it more in this week’s Behind the Scene’s Sunday post, but suffice to say I have been down for the count due to chronic illness. It bums me out, but I also recognize that there’s very little I can do about it besides try to get better.

LESSON OF THE WEEK: RESPECT THE BODY’S ROLE IN YOUR WORK AND YOUR LIFE. IF YOU HAVEN’T GOT YOUR HEALTH…

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A Haunted Romance Giveaway – Last Chance!

October 1st-13thGoodies Given Away Every Day Totaling $210

Halloween Giveaway

Every day is Halloween in this paranormal romance giveaway. Thirteen authors have teamed up to bring you the hottest and spookiest October. How does over $210 worth of prizes sound? 

The ghouls and goblins are throwing a huge Monster Mash and they want you to join them. With each new day, they’ll open another door or window in this haunted house to reveal who’s partying and what prize you can win.

Head to Ellen Mint’s website giveaway, click on the haunted mansion, and it will reveal the newest prize you can win.

The giveaway is sponsored by these wonderful authors:

Ellen Mint • AE Lister • Robin Jeffrey • Tanith Davenport • January Bain • Megan Slayer • H. M. Gooden • Letty Frame • Rosanna Leo • Seelie Kay • Tabetha Waite • M.C. Roth • Angela Addams • V.J. Allison

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The Check-In

Welcome to THE CHECK-IN, where you can get a sneak peek into my writing progress every week! Read on to find out what I’m working on and how things are progressing in my world.

Here’s the breakdown:

THERE HAS BEEN NO PROGRESS. EVERYTHING IS EXACTLY WHERE IT WAS BEFORE.

Except, of course, it’s really not. I hemmed and hawed about even making a check-in post this week, but I think it’s important to let y’all see the writing process for what it is. Sometimes you’re chugging along, putting word after word, and sometimes, life intervenes. AND THAT’S OKAY. It’s not like I’ve been idle since our last check in! I’ve had a book release, two full weekends of book tour stops, been working on getting Bloody is the Night into shape for submission, plus taking some time to celebrate my wedding anniversary with my partner.

Sometimes it’s okay when ‘progress’ doesn’t translate to ‘word count’. You don’t need to beat yourself up and you certainly aren’t any less of a writer.

LESSON OF THE WEEK: WORD COUNT DOES NOT EQUAL PROGRESS.

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Come Visit Me at GeekGirlCon ’23!

GeekGirlCon 2023 in Seattle is in full swing — so come by and say hello! I have books, swag, and stories to sell and I (of course!) look forward the most to seeing some new folks, selling some awesome books, and sharing my love of all things geeky. There are still passes available, so what are you waiting for? Come join in the fun!

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A Haunted Romance Giveaway!

October 1st-13thGoodies Given Away Every Day Totaling $210

Halloween Giveaway

Every day is Halloween in this paranormal romance giveaway. Thirteen authors have teamed up to bring you the hottest and spookiest October. How does over $210 worth of prizes sound? 

The ghouls and goblins are throwing a huge Monster Mash and they want you to join them. With each new day, they’ll open another door or window in this haunted house to reveal who’s partying and what prize you can win.

Head to Ellen Mint’s website giveaway, click on the haunted mansion, and it will reveal the newest prize you can win.

The giveaway is sponsored by these wonderful authors:

Ellen Mint • AE Lister • Robin Jeffrey • Tanith Davenport • January Bain • Megan Slayer • H. M. Gooden • Letty Frame • Rosanna Leo • Seelie Kay • Tabetha Waite • M.C. Roth • Angela Addams • V.J. Allison

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LOS: A Cadence Turing Mystery Release Day!

OUT TODAY!!! How far would you go to protect the one you love? Get your copy of LOS: A Cadence Turing Mystery and complete the first Turing Trilogy today!

Relationships are never easy. Captain of industry Chance Hale and android detective Cadence Turing know that better than most. Struggling to find their place together, an attempt on Chance’s life soon eclipses all other problems. When the attack on him is linked to a recent murder, things begin to spin completely out of control. Drug runners, freedom fighters, law enforcement officers – everyone and everything seems to be conspiring against Chance and Cadence as the pair are forced to reckon with fallout from a war worlds away.

Don’t wait! Order your copy TODAY!

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Countdown to B&N Kitsap Mall Meet & Greet!

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B&N Kitsap Mall Meet & Greet!

Today I will be front and center at the Barnes & Noble Kitsap Mall in Silverdale, signing and selling not one, but two brand new books!! LOS: A Cadence Turing Mystery will be available to folks (a full two days before it’s official release!) as will Hungry is the Night. Looking forward to meeting some amazing folks and sharing some fun stories!

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“LOS: A Cadence Turing Mystery” Countdown!

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“LOS: A Cadence Turing Mystery” Book Release

It’s official! There are only five days left before “LOS: A Cadence Turing Mystery” is yours for the reading! How far would you go to protect the one you love?

Relationships are never easy. Captain of industry Chance Hale and android detective Cadence Turing know that better than most. Struggling to find their place together, an attempt on Chance’s life soon eclipses all other problems. When the attack on him is linked to a recent murder, things begin to spin completely out of control. Drug runners, freedom fighters, law enforcement officers – everyone and everything seems to be conspiring against Chance and Cadence as the pair are forced to reckon with fallout from a war worlds away.

Don’t wait! Preorder today!

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