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April 29, 2015
Fighting Writer’s Block
I dont know if I wrote a post like this in the past, but if I have then Im about to write another. Writers block is something many writers struggle with. There are just some days when the writing doesnt flow as well as we want it to. Ive found a few simple tricks that […]
April 24, 2015
Free Ebook Weekend + Novel Release
Just a quick post to let everyone know The Secret World of Dragons is free this weekend. Plus, today my new steampunk novel, Sky Knight, was released. Links are in the headers above! Now that Sky Knight is finished, I’ll be focusing on its sequel and my epic fantasy. I haven’t forgotten it; there’s just […]
April 14, 2015
Writing With All 5 Senses
The best way to engage a reader in a scene is to utilize all five senses. Sometimes writers forget to include how a place smells or what the character can taste in the air. Usually only sight is put into writing. Sound This sense is especially important in a dark room or during a long […]
April 13, 2015
2015 Poldark Review
Firstly, Im a sucker for British Dramas. I looooove BBC. Recently Ive found another good show to watch called Poldark. Its based on a series of historical novels by Winston Graham and has had several TV adaptations throughout the years (although one never made it off the ground). This year a new adaptation starring Aidan […]
Sky Knight: First Chapter Preview
In about ten days, Sky Knight will be released. I’ve decided to post the first chapter of the steampunk/fantasy story up on my blog for those interested in checking it out. The book is about sky knight Taliah Storme, a lieutenant in the Vhel’hema Legion, and her struggles with her career and the government she […]
March 28, 2015
How NOT to Write a Fight Scene
The warrior panted as he lifted his crimson-bathed blade of infinite destruction, the steel housing the power to topple mountains and cities alike, and eyed his opponent with utter disdain. How did you find me? he asked, poised and ready to strike. I searched from village to village, scouring the lands by horseback, until at […]
March 24, 2015
Steampunk/Fantasy Cover Release
I released the cover of my upcoming steampunk/fantasy novel on Facebook just a few days ago and now I’m going to share it here, as well. I’m very excited to finally publish my first steampunk book! The Amazon pre-order page will be up by the end of March, so look for it then! Filed under: […]
November 28, 2014
BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Hey guys! I’m jumping on the bandwagon with the free ebooks sale. My YA/urban fantasy series [The Secret World of Dragons] can be grabbed for free over on Amazon. It’s aimed towards younger readers, but older audiences may find the quick read enjoyable, too! The free deal ends tomorrow night, though (Saturday, November 29th). Here’s […]
October 25, 2014
Upcoming Novel Details – Steampunk/Fantasy
I’ve recently wandered into the exciting and diverse genre known as “steampunk”, and wow is there a lot to learn. From the way airships run to the culture of the era, I’ve gained a lot of information. The world of steampunk is simply fascinating, and I’ve decided to write my newest book in that genre. […]
August 9, 2014
Charlie and the… Beauty Pageant?
I’ll not get into all the details, but this is apparently the newest cover for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a beloved children’s classic written by Roald Dahl, now put into Penguin’s modern classics. I’m not really sure what they were thinking when they […]
