Author of lush, romantic fantasy novels.
As I mentioned in yesterday's Part 1, I really enjoy crafting cocktails as a hobby outside of writing. I asked some writing friends if I could create drinks inspired by their characters, and they said yes! This is the second set of drinks, and I'm excited to share them with you. I'll be splitting these… Continue reading Character Craft Cocktails: Part 2
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
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
(NaNoWriMo logo in header courtesy of National Novel Writing Month). NaNoWriMo approacheth, and if this is your first year tackling the challenge, it can seem pretty daunting. Fifty thousand words? In 30 days? But there are a few ways to make it easier on yourself and to improve your chances of success. There are a… Continue reading NaNoWriMo: My Top 5 Sneaky Tips and Tricks
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