Whether you've finished your first novel or you are an experienced publisher, editing isn't always a service you can afford. There are options when it comes to more affordable editing and we'll go through a couple of them. When I first published in 2012, I found an editor on Kijiji. She said she worked in... Continue Reading →
Show Your Work
My blog is getting a makeover. Not physically, but spiritually. I've had this blog for some time. For years I really didn't know what to do with it, but now I think I have a better idea of what it's for, and how myself and this little space I have on the internet can be... Continue Reading →
Finish Your Novel: Struggling with a Schedule
For right-brainers like myself, it’s not easy to follow a schedule. I sit down and make schedules all the time but by nature, I break them; daily, weekly, every minute. What is a right-brainer like myself to do? I give myself weekly deadlines with a little wiggle room. I set objectives instead of goals. Objectives... Continue Reading →
The Dark Curse and Death Made Me Do It
*dusts off her blog and fluffs it up a little* It's been a while. Despite the challenges my family has faced recently and the challenges we've all faced through this pandemic, I have surprisingly been productive. As some of you may know, Detective Docherty and the Dark Curse has officially been published, both the eBook... Continue Reading →
Detective Docherty and the Dark Curse is Published!
Sometimes you need to take a break from the hardships of life, especially when you’re an assistant to a paranormal investigator and suffered not one, but two great losses. Maybe you stay at home, watch TV, and eat bagels—or maybe you are locked in an inescapable prison for losing control over your bloodlust. Either way,... Continue Reading →
Milestones
As of today, Detective Docherty and the Demon's Tears has reached 106 ratings on Goodreads and is maintaining a 4.06 average. As more people read the first novel, the rating has dropped from 5 stars to a more honest 4, and I am perfectly fine with that. I wish they'd update the covers D: In... Continue Reading →
The Necromancer Re-Brand
Heyoooooo. So, after a lot of thought, I decided to purchase new covers for my necromancer side series in the Dochertyverse... and I am NOT SORRY. Wow. Check this out: I am in love with that pink-haired beauty, the typography, and those dead people floating around her. WOO! Gabriella from BRoseDesignz did an amazing job.... Continue Reading →
Detective Docherty and the Dark Curse
Boom! eBook cover reveal!!! 🥳 It's finally time. Detective Docherty and the Dark Curse is written and in the hands of the editor. Once it's back, I'll be working to get it published. I haven't set any dates yet, but I'm aiming to have the eBook published and the paperback right behind it this summer.... Continue Reading →
Finishing Your Novel: Helpful Tips
There are two general categories of writers: Planners and Pantsers Keep in mind that these categories are broad and many writers fall somewhere in between. Planners and Pantsers Planners tend to plan ahead with worldbuilding and chapter outlines, while pantsers like to sit down and let the writing happen on its own. There are definitely... Continue Reading →
Publishing is changing. Do I think Apps like Tapas and Radish are going to replace paperback and ebooks? No, but I do think they have great opportunities for authors and might be one of the best ways to build a readership in the coming years. I put together this Power Point presentation and presented it... Continue Reading →