At first glance, mindfulness and the so-called "query trenches" don't seem to go together. The prospect of querying agents doesn't naturally evoke a sense of calm among writers. Instead, it can spark anxiety, dread, imposter syndrome, fatigue, and disappointment. If that's how you feel about querying, you're not alone. With that in mind, I have … Continue reading Mindful Querying: Seven Precepts For the Trenches
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4 Myths (and the Truth) About Getting a Literary Agent
Every time I turn the page on a new chapter of this wild author journey, I realize just how little I knew before. That continues to hold true even though I now have author friends a few steps ahead of me. Despite all their invaluable guidance and advice, each new stage still feels like a … Continue reading 4 Myths (and the Truth) About Getting a Literary Agent
Life Outside the Comfort Zone: Five Debut Year Lessons
Fair warning: I am a big year-in-reviewer. I love December's energy of reflection and processing. I spend time each holiday season curating a playlist to commemorate the past twelve months and I am an absolute sucker for retrospective journaling and blogging. New Year's is probably my favorite holiday. It's a whole thing. As part of … Continue reading Life Outside the Comfort Zone: Five Debut Year Lessons
It Starts with a Dream: from Novel Idea to Agent Offer
Today, one of my biggest writing dreams comes true. Today, I'm signing with my agent, Maeve MacLysaght of Ladderbird Literary Agency. Maeve’s passion for my spooky, time-bending science fiction mystery and her commitment to representing queer, diverse SFF makes her an ideal champion for GALATEA’S PARADOX. Aesthetic features original character art (top left) by Zara … Continue reading It Starts with a Dream: from Novel Idea to Agent Offer
The Five Stages of Debut Feelings
All right, y'all asked for it. Let's talk about what launching a debut novel is like, in a pandemic no less. Or at least, what it was like for me (your mileage and existential dread may vary).
Tomorrow’s the Day: CAMBION’S LAW Is Almost Here!
It's finally here: the eve of my debut release. CAMBION'S LAW releases tomorrow in Kindle and ebook. Because it's Print on Demand, some of you have received your paperback copies already! I love seeing pictures of my book in the wild so keep 'em coming. I am full of so many feelings: nervous, excited, uncertain, … Continue reading Tomorrow’s the Day: CAMBION’S LAW Is Almost Here!
CAMBION’S LAW and Why I Love Urban Fantasy
Today's the day!!! I'm so excited to share my cover reveal for CAMBION'S LAW with all of you! Wide preorder links for ebooks are now LIVE. Drumroll for the trailer, please...
Notes from My Debut Year
This year has been one hell of a ride. Three weeks from today, CAMBION’S LAW will be available for preorder. Three months after that, it will be out in the world. I did a little poll on Twitter and it seemed that quite a few people were interested in reading about how my debut year … Continue reading Notes from My Debut Year
No One True Way: My Publishing Journey
A few weeks ago, my editor and I finished the content edits on my debut novel, CAMBION'S LAW (City Owl Press, Nov. 9, 2021). My book is now headed to copy edits and things are really kicking into gear. I recently got a sneak peek at the cover, and it is looking gorgeous. I'm planning … Continue reading No One True Way: My Publishing Journey








