If you've written a book, you may be reluctant to hand your baby to other people. What if they tear it apart? What if they don't like it? It's terrifying. But if you intend to publish, letting other people read your book beforehand is an absolute necessity. Better to hear criticism when the problems can… Continue reading 5 Things Betas and CPs Can Do That You Can’t
Author: Avery Ames
Music Monday: “Heartstrings”
In case you haven't figured it out yet, I pretty much love any song that can be described as "I can't tell if it's creepy or kinda sexy". "Heartstrings" by Avarice in Audio featuring MiXe1 is dark, kinda gothy, and somehow still a bit seductive. Or maybe that's just me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p-m8TpjQyI
Get to Know Me: 5 Hobbies
CW: Alcohol mention This is a bit of a fluffier post. A comment in a writing group chat inspired me to share a little more about myself in occasional blog posts. So we're going to start off with something simple: my hobbies. (I'm excluding reading, as that's a bit obvious for a writer). A coworker… Continue reading Get to Know Me: 5 Hobbies
Music Monday: “Tempted”
Sometimes, you just need the perfect song for a specific scene or chapter or story arc, no matter how many times you listen to it on repeat. I listened to this song for hours while I perfected a sultry dance scene for Cambiare. That chapter is one of only two that survived the hellfire of… Continue reading Music Monday: “Tempted”
Why I Chose Self-Publication
The Friday 5 blog feature will be back next week, I promise. But today I made a big announcement: Cambiare will be self-published! (*cheers and confetti*) A lot of thought went into this decision, and I'd like to explain why I chose the path I did. Writing a book is hard. First, drafting a novel is a… Continue reading Why I Chose Self-Publication
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