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The Five Minute a Day Project: Day 10 Update

Ten days have come and gone since I decided I would write a project using only five minutes a day (with a few extra seconds tacked on to finish a sentence or paragraph.) I won't lie. I hate this method. I hate this method so hard I want to stab it in the face with […]

On the Nature of Excuses: The Five Minute a Day Project

The most common excuse I have ever heard for not writing–or finishing–a novel is the lack of time. I almost always reply with: “If you spend five minutes a day on the book, it will get done!” This usually transforms into a long list of reasons why the person I'm talking to can't make five minutes […]

Null and Void, a Royal States Novel by Susan Copperfield (AKA me,) has released!

In the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life—and love—always finds a way. Born without magic, Mackenzie Little has few prospects. In a futile attempt to break her out of the null caste, her mother ropes her into participating in a charity auction, where anything can be bought with enough money. She never […]

Protected: Newsletter Short Stories: Kalen #1 (Gifts Fit for a Queen)

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Pronoun is Closing its Doors (And yes, that screws Huntress.)

Well, some things are just not meant to be, I suppose. Due to the closure of Pronoun (the publisher for Huntress,) it is unlikely I'll be able to attempt the bestseller run as intended–unless Amazon can save the day. Which I doubt. I have emailed Amazon to inquire if my book can be merged to […]

The Ups, Downs, and Arounds of Working with a Cover Designer

Over the course of my career, I've worked with several designers. I started with Chris Howard, who did the artwork for The Eye of God, Royal Slaves (TBD,) Inquisitor, Winter Wolf, The City of Clocks (TBD,) Storm Without End, Storm Surge, and The Tides of War (TBD.) Working with someone who does custom artwork, such […]

I need your help: an announcement regarding my June bestseller run.

Royals saved the United States when magic tore the union apart. Under the rule of sixteen monarchies, America has risen from its own ashes and returned to its place as a global power. In the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life–and love–always finds a way. Like the other men in Prince Kelvin's […]

A Game of Cats: Kate & Curran vs Jane & Bruiser

You are hereby notified that this post is part of today's newsletter. If you want to fully participate in A Game of Cats, you need to be a subscriber. The results of all death matches and the kitty's reviews of the featured series will only be available there. You know you want to join. The […]

Whatever for Hire – Chapter One — and a Preorder Announcement!

I am pleased to announce that Whatever for Hire: a Magical Romantic Comedy (with a body count) is now available for preorder on Preorder on Amazon, iBooks,  Nook, and Kobo for $0.99. While it will be released as an independent feature in mid 2018, preordering it now will get it for you on January 9, 2018 as part of […]

Hoofin’ It has released!

All Shane wanted was to get away from the wreckage of his career for a while. He picked New York City to provide him with a distraction from his early, unwanted retirement from the police force. New York City delivered, distracting him with three corpses and a miniature llama with a spitting problem and an […]