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?”
Category Archives: Posts
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”
Is Historical Fiction That Much Different than Historical Fantasy?
History for those who choose to study it brings to light a number of wonders, atrocities, or curiosities that often are confined to dusty books. For writers, history becomes an avenue to write about current events by taking advantage of the distance that the past allows. But to write historical fiction, means to make a numberContinue reading “Is Historical Fiction That Much Different than Historical Fantasy?”
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”
Discover the Other Hidden Figures at NASA
Both the film and the book Hidden Figures reconfigured for the general public who worked at NACA/NASA during the pivotal moments of the space race. A NASA scientist had always been seen as one particular type but Hidden Figures showed that was far from the truth. With the publication of the book which spurred similarContinue reading “Discover the Other Hidden Figures at NASA”
7 Tips for Writing Historical Fantasy
I’ve been writing historical fantasy for some years now, and have a few thoughts on how to do it well. Historical fantasy isn’t just adding magic to the story. It’s about blending magic thoughtfully to history in a ways that transforms the story. The following rules are mainly personal preference. They’re more guidelines I followContinue reading “7 Tips for Writing Historical Fantasy”
The Real Magic of Educational Television
The author reflects on the impact of educational television, particularly programs like Sesame Street, which emerged from 1960s social change. Their upcoming novel, The Starseekers, includes a subplot about a magical educational show, highlighting the show’s diverse roots and its innovative approach to teaching children while continuing to address relevant social issues.
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”
Nicole Glover 