Balancing Deadlines and Book Tours, as the World Wobbles

As I write this I’m in the middle of a deadline where the only good thing about it is that I’m still on track. I won’t claim I’m the most organized person, but I gave myself some mini-deadlines that act as good checks, making sure the book doesn’t run away from me. I needed themContinue reading “Balancing Deadlines and Book Tours, as the World Wobbles”

The Starseekers Cover is Here!

I’m excited to share the cover for The Starseekers! Available now for pre-order. The cover puts the main character, Cynthia Rhodes, front and center featuring her surrounded by the organized chaos of her office. With a background of scattered calculations on a chalkboard and a desk covered in maps, it’s my hope that readers willContinue reading “The Starseekers Cover is Here!”

Writing as Resistance:Past, Present, and Future of a Writing Rebel

I just returned from Seattle. While I was there for WorldCon, I met a lot great people, did a little sightseeing , and had some very tasty meals. Of the many things I got to do at the con, I was part of a few panels. They all ended up being quite good, but WritingContinue reading “Writing as Resistance:Past, Present, and Future of a Writing Rebel”

The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers

The thing they don’t tell you about being a writer is that you have to *gasp* talk to people. Only a rare breed of writers can emerge out of nowhere, release a book, and vanish. For the rest of us talking about books, writing, and other topics (to mix up talking about books) is howContinue reading “The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers”