Over the last few days, I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of a blog post topic. I had given up. I’m not a “natural” blogger and would much rather dive into my fictional worlds than write about the process. Then, last night, we lost power right smack dab during my writing time, 6-8Continue reading “What’s a library?”
Category Archives: Writing journey
Sample: Noonday in the North
For this week’s post, I thought I’d offer a glimpse of what I’ve been working on these past few months. Below is a very preliminary draft of Noonday in the North‘s first chapter. This is book three in my Absolution of the Morning Star series (book 1: Dawn of the Lightbearer, book 2: The MourningContinue reading “Sample: Noonday in the North”
Raising word children
I’ve been playing this indie-author game for just over two years now. Apparently, that is still quite the newbie in this world, but I have learned a lot and thought it would be a good time to share some of my key takeaways. When I decided to self-publish the Island of Stone, I began fromContinue reading “Raising word children”
Dump to Dialogue
We all hope that we grow as writers. In fact, I would go so far as to say that it’s imperative for enjoyment in the craft. I’ve become a firm believer that stagnation leads to rot, but thankfully, there can never be an endpoint because there can never be perfection in writing. Sure, some haveContinue reading “Dump to Dialogue”
The life
I’m a terrible blogger, I know. My last post was almost a month ago! Gosh, time flies. Don’t worry. I’m still writing. I’m at 52,314 words for Noonday in the North, book 3 in the Absolution of the Morningstar series. I also worked some on Desert of Stone, book 2 in my Monuments of StoneContinue reading “The life”
Noonday in the North Updates…and giants!
Noonday in the North, book three of my Absolution of the Morning Star series, is moving along nicely. Currently, I am at 44,890 words, so probably about a third of the way through the writing. Not bad for about two and a half months of work. The saga continues as Erik makes his way fromContinue reading “Noonday in the North Updates…and giants!”
Zombie no more
Why am I compelled to write? What is this incessant drive that pushes me to spend hours each day crafting a story? Why do I put myself through the stress, loneliness, and frustration? I honestly don’t know. But the question of why I can’t sit and binge-watch Netflicks like everyone else? Ah, now there’s anContinue reading “Zombie no more”
Trip down memory lane
Has it really been two years since I started this rigamarole? According to WordPress, it has. After my latest post, I was checking my stats when a little message sent me down memory lane. Gosh, what a journey. I published my feeble attempt at a website on April 1st, 2020. Since February of that year,Continue reading “Trip down memory lane”
Stepping out of the cabin
I’m facing the decision of sending one of my books off to professional reviewers and book bloggers, and I’m terrified. I know this is a crucial rite of passage in an author’s journey. It is the only way to build confidence in my work and increase exposure, but the unknown is a daunting hurdle. It’sContinue reading “Stepping out of the cabin”
Turkey Bones
Relish the expectation because when what you desire finally comes, it disappears quickly into memory. This thought came to mind while staring at an empty plate that was piled high with Thanksgiving fare just moments before. After weeks of waiting for a real Thanksgiving in-person with my family, it was shocking to have the mealContinue reading “Turkey Bones”
