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Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Dragon Carnivale

Why Do I Write Fantasy? or You Never Know Who Might Show Up at Your Front Door By Heidi Garrett As long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with the truths that my physical senses cannot explain: the mystical things occurring on this planet. Writing fantastical stories is my …

Back in the saddle again

Friday wrapped up my six months at the paper, filling in for someone on military leave. It’s been a tough and busy six months as I tried to juggle 40 hours a week at the paper, family obligations, and my business. I have felt constantly behind since last fall, and …

Series Review: More to Perfection

My favorite characters have always been flawed. Sometimes those flaws are physical, for the entire world to see; sometimes those flaws are emotional, hidden beneath the facade of a smile or behind good looks. They are never perfect humans, but they do become the perfect characters because those flaws make …

Soul Catcher Cover Reveal

It’s here! I can finally share with you the cover of the fourth Soulkeepers novel, Soul Catcher. Dane Michaels has been to Hell and back and isn’t interested in repeating the experience. But as a human caught up in the Soulkeeper’s world, his life isn’t exactly his own. No one …

Poetry: Good Enough

Well, it isn’t Shakespeare, but it is my equivalent of screaming in frustration after the week I’ve had. Good Enough H. Danielle Crabtree What about me isn’t good enough? Is it the way I laugh, the way I cry? The funny expressions I get on my face? Is it that …

Biography

H. Danielle Crabtree is an author and freelance editor for independent authors. She has a professional journalism degree from the University of Oregon and worked for two newspapers as a writer and an editor, as well as with new media before moving to San Diego in September of 2011. Her …

Frequently asked questions

Q. What’s the wait?

A. I schedule on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it’s best to contact me beforehand to schedule dates that work best for your production/release cycle. Once I receive the manuscript, I ask for two weeks. However, depending on the length, I usually have it back within seven days.

Q. What’s your experience?

A. I have a professional journalism degree from the University of Oregon. I worked for seven years for two daily newspapers within the same company. I started out as a r...

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What’s on the bookshelf: Delayed reaction

Having spent the better part of a week (and then some) sick, I still feel as if I were stuck in December 2012, but when I look at the calendar, I am reminded that it is 2013. And with the new year comes new things.

Here are some updates:

— If you missed the announcement, the winner of the December giveaway for indie authors was Stefanie M. Congratulations to her, and thank you to all the authors who shared, tweeted, entered, comment, etc. I always enjoy making new connections. It’s a great way...