R.J. Blain's Blog, page 62
February 16, 2017
The Process of Picking Projects
On the best of days, my release schedule is a chaotic mess. On the surface, there's no rhyme or reason to my publication decisions. There actually is. And a lot of it has to do with you, my readers. There are other influences, but you play a huge part in what is released. More specifically, how you […]
January 31, 2017
New Release: Playing with Fire: A Magical Romantic Comedy (with a body count)
Playing with Fire: A Magical Romantic Comedy (with a body count) has released! Warning: This novel contains excessive humor, action, excitement, adventure, magic, romance, and bodies. Proceed with caution. What do you get when you mix gorgons, an incubus, and the Calamity Queen? Trouble, and lots of it. Working as the only human barista at a […]
January 25, 2017
Adventures on Amazon: RJ’s Book Buying Binge, January 26, 2017.
After a really hard (but productive!) day editing, it is time to unwind and continue my search for my next new favorite author. For some reason, I thought ‘funny urban fantasy’ would be a good start. I like urban fantasy novels. I like humor! After my failure at finding fantasy romantic comedies… I thought I’d […]
January 24, 2017
It’s okay to say no. It’s okay to say enough is enough.
For as long as I can remember, I have been told how important it is for me to do shit like ‘accept what you can’t change’ and ‘go with the flow.’ Embrace differences, listen to everyone’s opinion, and try to be the change I want to be. I’m coming away with one important thing to say […]
January 23, 2017
RJ’s Free Book Buying Binge (Jan 23, 2017.)
When shit happens, sometimes the best (only?!) solution is to go buy books. When your budget doesn’t agree with you (boo) and you’ve had a bad day, sometimes the only solution is to go buy free books. So, guess what I’m doing? I’m going to Amazon, braving the murky waters of free books… and going […]
Reviews, TBR Piles, and Preorders, oh my…
Today, I should have written coffee instead of tea, but I’m just going to roll with it. I’m going to start this post with a rant. I almost used the obscene gestures picture, but this one seemed a lot more personal. My friend Lisa made that cup, and I love drinking out of cups made […]
January 17, 2017
State of the Blain Address: January 2017
It has been a while since I’ve posted anything to my blog. Sorry about that. January 1, 2017, my husband’s aunt died. I’ll just say it put a crimp on some of my plans for the start of 2017. My editor hasn’t been feeling well, so I’m so far behind schedule it’s ridiculous and rather […]
December 1, 2016
Book Release: Plundered Chronicles: The House Lost at Sea
The House Lost at Sea, a Plundered Chronicles kindle worlds story, has released! Catalina de la Corona, the former Pirate Princess of the Seven Seas, has lived an unnaturally long life due to a terrible curse. Hiding in plain sight as an investment banker, she waits for the end of eternity and the death she […]
November 25, 2016
A Release Announce, plus Witch & Wolf Three Novel Box Set is on Sale (Plus other goodies!)
Happy Holidays, folks! It’s that time of year. The holidays are in full swing, most of us have eaten far too much turkey (and other delicious foods) for our own good, and are settling in for the Christmas holiday shenanigans. I have some books on sale for the holidays, and a release announcement! The Witch […]
October 17, 2016
Progress Report: Water Viper
Little is as satisfying as finishing a novel. When I complete the first draft, it’s a triumphant moment. No matter how many books I write, I’m always thrilled when I turn an idea into something others can read and enjoy. No book is perfect, but every time I finish a title, I want to make […]
