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April 1, 2019

My Imaginary Friends: Episode 7

Writing updates, quarterly planning, and my thoughts on recent events in the romance writing world.


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Published on April 01, 2019 04:00

March 25, 2019

My Imaginary Friends: Episode 6

On managing decision fatigue and why high output (writing all the things!) requires high input (aka my excuse for binge reading).


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Published on March 25, 2019 05:00

March 18, 2019

My Imaginary Friends: Episode 5

On trusting your writerly intuition and doing research to name characters.


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Published on March 18, 2019 03:00

March 11, 2019

My Imaginary Friends: Episode 4

This week I got stuck in my writing and determined I wasn't leaving enough blood on the page.


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Published on March 11, 2019 06:14

March 4, 2019

My Imaginary Friends: Episode 3

When the flu knocks me down, I get back up again (slowly) AKA When self-care kicks you in the face.


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Published on March 04, 2019 16:44

My Imaginary Friends: Episode 2

Researching for my novel, while trying to stay focused and grounded in the story I'm actually telling.


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Published on March 04, 2019 05:00

My Imaginary Friends: Episode 1

I'm starting a podcast!


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Published on March 04, 2019 04:02

February 23, 2019

Cover reveal: WHISPERS OF SHADOW & FLAME

Check out the gorgeous new cover for book 2 in the Earthsinger Chronicles, WHISPERS OF SHADOW & FLAME!   Book Description: The cursed will face the gods. They have nothing to lose. “A master class in fantasy world-building.” – TIME Magazine on Song of Blood & Stone The Mantle that separates the kingdoms of Elsira […]


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Published on February 23, 2019 14:38

December 6, 2018

SONG OF BLOOD & STONE News!

The paperback edition of SONG OF BLOOD & STONE will be out on July 16, 2019! And it’s getting a new look! Behold the splendor and the glory: Along with a beautiful new cover, the paperback will be a special edition called the “Special Earthsinger Edition.” It includes new scenes with new characters that expand the […]


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Published on December 06, 2018 08:01

August 2, 2018

When Writing Scars

I’ve written about scars before. In fact, I think maybe that’s the only thing I ever write about. Whether they’re visible on the skin or only marring areas inside a character’s mind, I’m always trying to figure out ways for people to heal old wounds that still ache like they're new.


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Published on August 02, 2018 11:53