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- Today in “Ya never know….” April 29, 2024
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Wise Words from Samira Ahmed
Author Samira Ahmed, writer of the amazing YA novel Love, Hate, and Other Filters as well as others, recently appeared on one of my favorite podcasts, 88 Cups of Tea. Her main takeaway that she pushed hard was the need for … Continue reading
Four-month Check In
So, here we are, four months since my last check in! And so much and so little has changed. The pandemic continues, and for a while it seemed as if things might be slowly getting better…and then, for a lot … Continue reading
Series? Can I write them in parallel, instead?
Greetings, Programs! The other day, the ever-fantastic Briana Mae Morgan asked on Twitter: I am simultaneously excited and nervous to be writing a series. It’s my first series! How do y’all do this? — briana morgan PREORDER LIVINGSTON GIRLS! … Continue reading
Where the hell have I been?
Why, right here. And while I’ve been right here, I’ve been focusing on applying first edits to The Savior Worlds in order to be able to get the book out to the beta readers, and today, off it went! Whew. … Continue reading
So you want to read some poetry! (Why Writers Should Read Poetry, part II)
You read my last post about why writers should read poetry, and now you’re thinking, “Gosh, I should do that and read some poetry. But I don’t know where to start or what books to buy or anything!” Well, as … Continue reading
The COVER is revealed!!!
If you want to see the cover to my next book, The Chilling Killing Wind–and why wouldn’t you?–just head on over to the official site! Wheeeee!
An ANNOUNCEMENT.
My next book, a supernatural thriller called The Chilling Killing Wind, is nearing release, and to that purpose you can read the Prologue over on my official site! Check it out! Next week I’ll reveal the cover!
Updates and stuff!
I have a new post up on the Official Site! It’s not long, but it’s an update on some stuff I’ve been working on of late. Check it out!
DONE
So this happened over the weekend: At last. At long, long, lllooonnnggg last! This book took very nearly an entire year to get done, after I started it for NaNoWriMo last year. Oy! By way of stats, the first draft … Continue reading
Announcing THE CHILLING KILLING WIND
Crossposting from ForgottenStars.net: it’s the back cover blurb for my next novel, and my first released book not in the Forgotten Stars sequence! It’s a supernatural thriller titled The Chilling Killing Wind, and I can’t wait for it to be … Continue reading