46 Black History Books to Get You Started

For someone who writes fantasy I do a lot of historical research to get the history parts right so I know what history I’m bending as I add in magic. Because history is interconnected, I have read quite a few history books to get the full picture of a particular slice of time. The followingContinue reading “46 Black History Books to Get You Started”

Announcing: Death By Christmas Cake

The news is finally out! I’m pleased to share that for my next book I get to tackle a Christmas themed cozy mystery, which will arrive later this year filled with holiday cheer and hi-jinks. In Death By Christmas Cake, an amateur sleuth puts the knowledge she gathered from true crime podcasts to clear aContinue reading “Announcing: Death By Christmas Cake”

Get your signed copies of my books!

Looking to snap up a signed copy of The Starseekers, or any of my other books? You’re in luck. Right now these bookstores have signed copies! Loyalty Bookstore East City Bookshop Multiverse Philly Charm City Books The Starseekers Limited Edition Get a special limited edition version of The Starseekers with splayed edges from Satisfaction! TheContinue reading “Get your signed copies of my books!”

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”

Is Tracking Word Count in First Drafts Really Useful?

Once again I find myself on deadline through the end of the year, so if I been a little quiet lately, that’s the reason! On deck is the final draft of a book due at the end of the January. While the official announcement hasn’t been made yet, I can say it’s been very funContinue reading “Is Tracking Word Count in First Drafts Really Useful?”

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!”

The Starseekers is on NetGalley!

This week The Starseekers arrived on NetGalley! Nothing says we’re getting closer to The Starseekers coming out, than Advance Review Copies going live. Feel free to request and get a sneak peek of the 1960s with magical NASA, broomsticks, and a heady dose of murder! I’m excited to start sharing Cynthia’s story, as I hadContinue reading “The Starseekers is on NetGalley!”

How Weddings Can Enhance Your Storytelling

My week began with my parents celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and will end attending the wedding of a cousin of mine. So weddings have been on my mind lately, mainly because they are a great excuse to bring characters together… and allow important plot beats to unfold. If I started listing the various storiesContinue reading “How Weddings Can Enhance Your Storytelling”