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November 3, 2016
In Ice We Burn Chapter One Excerpt
Only one more week until In Ice We Burn is released! I can't wait for you all to read it, so here's an excerpt from the first chapter to get you started...
CHAPTER ONE
The timing couldn’t have been worse, of that, Sloane was certain. Her years of training at the Academy had prepared her to be cautious, to be wary, and to fight like hell when it was necessary, but they hadn’t readied her for this.
The man’s helmet weighed heavily in her hands as she watched his frozen, distorted face peering out...
October 30, 2016
In Ice We Burn Teaser
It's not long now until In Ice We Burn is released. Here's a teaser for you guys while you wait!
In Ice We Burn is releasing on the 10th of November. Pre-order your copy now to receive a discounted price!
Pre-order HereAugust 21, 2016
5 ways to help with writer’s block
Writer’s block is a pesky little problem associated with writing, funnily enough. There are many reasons why it occurs. It may be that a writer runs out of inspiration or perhaps there are other circumstances external to their writing that contribute to the block. Whatever the reason may be, it stops you writing, which is rather inconvenient when writing is what you do.
It’s not often that I get writers block, but when I do find myself unsure what to write I usually find one of the following 5...
Editing Checklist: Grammar and Style
An editing checklist is an invaluable tool for an author and I highly recommend using one to help focus your edits. Here’s a checklist I personally use when editing my manuscripts for grammar and style. This list is not comprehensive, simply common errors I look out for in my work.
1. Do you know what phrases or words you overuse?
Make sure any pet words or phrases are deleted. I went through a horrible stage of repeatedly starting dialogue with the use of ‘so’ or ‘well’ -shudder- I definitely...
10 Tips for Writing a First Draft
Writing your first draft can be tough going, here are 10 tips to help you survive the process.
1. Keep a good stock of coffee handy or Red Bull in the fridge, you’re probably going to need it.
2. Know what times of day you work best and make certain you’re in a seat with your manuscript open during those hours.
3.Set yourself goals. Dividing your larger goal into smaller, more easily accomplished targets will make the task not quite so insurmountable.
4. Put your phone on silent, close your Inter...
Why the second draft of your novel is so important
The fun and unbridled excitement that comes with writing a first draft of your manuscript is always followed by the dreaded second. Whilst your first draft is all about getting your words down on paper, the second is a reevaluation of the story as a whole.
Every writer goes about the process of writing differently, and what works for me may not work for you, but here are the techniques I employ when editing my second draft:
Waiting: I find one of the most important steps at this stage is waitin...November 14, 2015
Preview of Fractured
August 29, 2015
Cover Reveal Fractured
February 1, 2015
Talented Cover Reveal
