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Background: Loki & the Gods’ Gifts

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series The Songweaver's Vow: Easter Eggs & BackgroundWhen you’re working with two full mythologies, there are a lot of tidbits to include that just don’t get the screen time for full explanations. There are a lot of these “Easter eggs” hidden … Continue reading

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Cover Reveal: The Songweaver’s Vow!

I’m so excited about this, you guys. I worked on this book for over a year, and it’s finally ready and it’s coming soon. And today I get to share the official cover reveal with you. Ready? (Say yes, please, because I am.) In case you haven’t seen me enthusing here … Continue reading

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Things to Know About Self-Publishing

Here is Part 1 of my thoughts about getting started in indie publishing! Feel free to agree or disagree with me over there, fellow writers — comments welcome! http://rmfw.org/5-important-things-to... If you want to hear more from me about self-publishing, make sure you check out the August 2017 edition of http://www.irelandwritertours.com/ … Continue reading

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Revisions In Progress

So I’ve been chatting on social media this month about The Songweaver’s Vow, sharing tidbits for #WIPjoy. Right now I’m throat-deep in revisions, which is always a challenge but especially so with this book, as I did not write it linearly (start to finish, straight through). I know a lot … Continue reading

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Santa Dragon is here!

It’s nearly Christmas! Today I’m giving away a complete set of the Kitsune Tales (thus far) for the Fellowship of Fantasy’s Santa Dragon tour. You can enter by signing up for my mailing list or liking my Facebook page (or just telling me that you already have, and I’ll confirm). … Continue reading

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Come Write With Me! in Ireland!

So we’re closing on the biggest gift-giving occasion of the year, and you don’t know what to get that writer on your list?What about an investment in their writing career? Nothing says love and encouragement and “I believe in you!” like a contribution to their goals. (And reading their work. … Continue reading

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D is for Dinosaur Cover Reveal

Okay, if you’ve followed me a while, you might have noticed I have a bit of a thing about dinosaurs. I took paleozoology in school. I have Cupcake the Dinosaur living in my home. I feed my dinosaurs chocolate. And so I was delighted to be included in Rhonda Parrish’s … Continue reading

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Site broken? It’s temporary!

We’re trying to suss out a couple of weird issues on the site hosting, so if you notice something looking wrong, odds are it’s been turned off or broken temporarily as we test things. We hope to be back to normal next week. Thanks for your patience!

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The Mysterious Magi: Who Were They?

Today’s post is a lot of historical background, much of it research for my book So To Honor Him, put together to explain a story you’ve probably heard. If you’re into history and mystery-solving, come along with me. (Stay close; we’re going to go through a lot of material.) We’re … Continue reading

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Indispensable Tools for Writers, Trainers, & Small Business

Something different today: a small business post!I run two small businesses, so I’m all about finding useful tools and tricks for keeping my schedule and my sanity. Over the years, I’ve settled on a shortlist of things I’m not going to do without. And because these will probably be useful … Continue reading

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