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Things I Liked In December 2023 (and for the year!)

Happy (almost) New Year! I feel like 2023 went by really fast, but I also say that at the end of every year so it’s kind of meaningless. Anyway, I hope you had a nice holiday season. I’ve had the past few weeks off from work, which has been really great, but it’s going to be hard getting back into the swing of things come January 2nd.

On the writing front, I’ve got some exciting things coming up very, very soon. You should watch this space in the next few days for a very special announcement!...

Self-Publishing: Some Thoughts and Lessons Learned So Far

It’s been just over two years since I released my first book in September 2021, and I am no closer to being a self-publishing expert. Every day I’m learning new things, and that’s partly because the business continues to evolve. Plus, I think a lot of self-publishing is about trial and error. I’ve definitely learned a few things that I hope to take forward as I prepare to release the first book in my next series. I thought it would be good for me to revisit what maybe didn’t work so I know what ...

Things I Liked In November 2023

Kind of crazy that tomorrow is December and we’re in full swing of the holidays. Have you started your shopping/baking/whatever yet? Because I HAVE NOT. Not even close. I have no idea what I’m getting people for gifts. I’m also hosting Christmas Eve and do you think I have any idea of what the menu will be yet? NO! I do not. I need to fill out and mail Christmas cards and that definitely hasn’t happened. Why do I always reach December and then act surprised that it’s December and Christmas is ar...

Things I Liked In October 2023

Happy Halloween! Are you up to anything spooky tonight? I’ll get a couple trick-or-treaters, but it’s probably going to be pretty low-key for me. I basically bought three bags of candy for one or two trick-or-treaters, so I’m just gonna have to suck it up and eat it all myself.

I can’t believe tomorrow is November. October was a crazy month! I released “Preying Monsters” on October 16, 2023, and the ebook is currently slightly discounted, so now’s a good time to pick it up if you haven’t alre...

A Solo Trip to London

Maybe you heard, but on October 16, 2023, I released “Preying Monsters.” I kind of consider it a “soft launch” of the book because the week before I was traveling in London. I didn’t really think of ways to promote because I was all tied up in trip planning, and then the actual trip. In fact, I had to keep reminding myself while I was away that I had a book releasing soon! Now that I’m home, I have every intention of doing a bit more promo, which should be a little easier (hopefully) since I now...

“Preying Monsters” is now available for purchase!

The day has finally arrived! You can now purchase “Preying Monsters” as either an ebook or paperback! AND you can read it for free if you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited.

It’s kind of wild to me that this is the third book I’ve released. It’s even more wild to me that this concludes the trilogy. Truly, it’s been such a joy and such a learning experience writing these books. I feel really proud of the story that I told and I hope you enjoy it. There are a couple of moments in this final stor...

Pre-order “Preying Monsters” Now!

So, I am super excited to share that “Preying Monsters” is now available to pre-order for only $0.99!! I’ll raise the price on release day (which is Monday, October 16!!), so now’s a great opportunity to get it for a bargain.

If you’re a paperback kind of person like I am, there’s no pre-order option with Amazon, unfortunately. It will be available to purchase, however, on Monday, October 16, 2023.

And if you haven’t yet had a chance to pick up “Forgotten ...

Things I Liked In September 2023

Earlier this week I announced that “Preying Monsters,” the final book in the “Forgotten Monsters” trilogy, will be released on October 16, 2023. I can’t wait! I just finished a read-through of the proof copy and I’m really proud of what I accomplished. I just hope that you will like the book as much as I do! I’m going to put the ebook up for a short pre-order sometime next week and I’ll make sure to post about that too. I want to make sure everything is ready to go for release day and a pre-orde...

Announcing “Preying Monsters”!

Ahhhh!!! It’s finally time! It took longer than I would’ve liked to get everything in order but it’s here!! I’m thrilled to share that “Preying Monsters” – the final book in the “Forgotten Monsters” trilogy – will release on Monday, October 16!! Below is the cover reveal and blurb.

Marissa Summers always knew her most dangerous enemy, Claire, would return seeking vengeance. Little did she know, Claire was about to wage her most vicious war yet…

When a mysterious stranger breaks into...

Things I Liked In August 2023

Hello, hello, hello!

So I’m disappointed I haven’t yet been able to confirm the release date of the final book in the “Forgotten Monsters” trilogy. Still waiting on that cover. I think I’ll be able to announce something in September but I thought I’d have been able to announce something in August too. It’s coming, though, I promise! Right now I’m aiming for an October release, so it’s really not too far off. Actually, much of the book takes place around Halloween – one of my favorite scenes...