Author of lush, romantic fantasy novels.
One of my hobbies outside writing is mixology. I'm not a pro bartender by any means, but I do enjoy crafting a good drink. Recently, I was seeking inspiration and turned to some writing friends to ask if I could create drinks inspired by their characters. To my delight, they agreed and I had a… Continue reading Character Craft Cocktails: Part 1
Today I'm excited to share another Author Spotlight feature with you! We'll be chatting with Ryan R. Campbell, author of the recently-released anthology, And Ampersand, as well as science fiction and contemporary fiction. Introduce yourself! I'm Ryan! I previously wrote science fiction under the pen name R.R. Campbell, but I'm now publishing contemporary fiction under… Continue reading Author Interview: Ryan R. Campbell
Author of Shelta's Songbook I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this lovely illustrated book before launch, and asked Leia if she'd be willing to share an interview! I asked a little more about Shelta's Songbook (now available!), her writing process, and upcoming releases. Introduce yourself! Tell us your name (or pen… Continue reading Interview: Leia Talon
Okay, I know that's a long title, but bear with me on this one. I've been on a binge of the Buckkeep Radio podcast for about a month and it's gotten me thinking about how readers interact with media, as well as the role of the author once their work is out in the world.… Continue reading Death of the Author and Queer Interpretations of Realm of the Elderlings
When querying, the literary agent landscape can seem daunting. Worse, there have been a few prominent dust-ups in 2020 regarding agents' behavior that raise a really good question: How do I know if my agent is a good one? "Good" can mean a number of things in this question. Do their morals and values align… Continue reading 5 Literary Agent Red Flags
Amy Avery / Avery Ames 