Dear Me, I know you’ve been wrestling with questions lately about your writing—specifically, how to balance the desire for external validation and writing for the sake of writing. Destiny of the Daystar is the fourth book in a series, and you can’t expect it to take off. You knew sales would be dismal. Yes, itContinue reading “A Writer’s Note-to-Self”
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What It Means to Write a Legacy Project
As the release of Destiny of the Daystar, book 4 of my Absolution of the Morning Star series, approaches (January 7th!), I ponder why I’ve chosen the last five years and ~2,500 pages to tell Erikson Gray’s tale. Some stories aren’t just books—they’re pieces of your soul, fragments of something more extensive you’re compelled toContinue reading “What It Means to Write a Legacy Project”
2024, a year in review
Another year is coming to an end. It’s time to look back and see how far we’ve come (or not). I’m rounding up my fourth year on this self-publishing journey. It hasn’t been a rocket, more like an air balloon, but I’m hopeful that 2025 will be a good year in my writing world. First,Continue reading “2024, a year in review”
Why Dark Fantasy Resonates in Our Modern World
In a world filled with uncertainties, where crises and conflicts often dominate headlines, it might seem counterintuitive that dark fantasy—a genre brimming with moral ambiguity, supernatural dread, and apocalyptic stakes—would resonate so profoundly with modern readers. Yet, its appeal is undeniable. From the meteoric success of series like Game of Thrones to the growing popularityContinue reading “Why Dark Fantasy Resonates in Our Modern World”
The Absolution of the Morning Star series trailer and other news
It’s a constant struggle to stay relevant in this business, especially as an Indie author. I’m always searching for new ways to get my work to an audience. I never know what will work, and it always surprises me, but I do the best I can with the few resources and data that I have.Continue reading “The Absolution of the Morning Star series trailer and other news”
Lucardia’s Magic: The Five Pillars of Power
In Lucardia, magic is as old as the land itself, flowing through each faction, each ritual, and every hidden place. But it is largely something of the past, especially after the Great Mage Purge of 650. What remained after that momentous event was just a spark cast from the flame. Before, Sorcerers like Caspia couldContinue reading “Lucardia’s Magic: The Five Pillars of Power”
Update- Destiny of the Daystar
Just a quick update this week. I continue to write more than I ever have. In my last post, as of October 3 (Thursday), I reached 45,636 words in Destiny of the Daystar (book 4 of my Absolution of the Morning Star series). As of last night (10/12), I reached 87,474! That’s 41,838 words inContinue reading “Update- Destiny of the Daystar”
Writing and the illusion of talent
I’ve been writing. No big surprise, I know. But I’ve been writing a lot—record amounts, in fact. I wrote over 15k words this week alone—more than 2k a night (which, for me, is 6 pm-8 pm). The last time I wrote like this was Dawn of the Lightbearer during the pandemic. I love it. ThereContinue reading “Writing and the illusion of talent”
More bitter than sweet
After living with us for four months, my in-laws have returned to China. People were always shocked when I told them how long they were staying with us. Many thought me a saint. They arrived at the end of May and stayed until September 18. It is a long time, but if you’re going throughContinue reading “More bitter than sweet”
Good news and bad news
My preference is always to get the bad news first, so here it is: Koen: Quills from the Raven’s Nest has been delayed and will not be released on September 22nd as initially planned. I apologize if you were looking forward to the book. It’s a bummer for me, too. After seeing the cover onContinue reading “Good news and bad news”
