I didn’t expect to spend 2024 learning the ins and outs of self-publishing. But life comes at you fast. Going indie is a lot of work. Is it worth it? That depends on how you define success. For me, success means this: I'm proud to call myself an author again.
Tag: publishing
We Are Not Alone: More City Owl Authors Speak Out
Our stories deserve to be told. Some courageous authors have spoken out publicly. Others asked me to share their story anonymously. I'm dedicating this blog post to spotlighting their statements.
Why I Got My Rights Back, Part 3: We Didn’t Start the Fire
Previously on my City Owl Press story: with books falling through the cracks, broken promises, and contract concerns, they’d lost my trust and I’d lost my faith. The dream of making a career as an author seemed more distant every day. But that was just the beginning.
Why I Got My Rights Back, Part 2: Burned Out
When I signed with City Owl Press, I had a dream of making a career for myself as a traditionally published author. After my botched second book release, I let that dream fade away. “City Owl Depressed” I had serious nerves before posting the first part of this story last week. Part of those nerves … Continue reading Why I Got My Rights Back, Part 2: Burned Out
Why (And How) I Got My Rights Back, Part 1: Slow Burn
Thank you so much for your support this week as I rereleased Cambion’s Law! I’m relieved the book I worked so hard on is out in the world again. You can buy it in paperback or ebook now, but if you're buying the paperback, just be sure you get the right one. Some of the … Continue reading Why (And How) I Got My Rights Back, Part 1: Slow Burn
Author News: The Cambion Series Will Return in 2024!
It's been a long, weird year so far. No, I'm not talking about the year (and some) since I last wrote in this blog, though 2023 was also...eventful. I may have girlbossed a bit too close to the sun, but that's a story for another blog. My friends, I'm talking about this year. All three … Continue reading Author News: The Cambion Series Will Return in 2024!
Feeds Don’t Nourish Me: Social Media and Creativity
Social media is overrated for creators. There, I said it. Surprised to hear this from me? I am too, a bit. I spent the last year or so learning how to use social media to promote my books, even sharing a few how-to posts here. Lately, though, I’ve done a lot of reflection on my … Continue reading Feeds Don’t Nourish Me: Social Media and Creativity
Cover Wars, Baby’s First Podcast, and a Brief Rant
Hi there! Coming in a bit late this morning with some announcements and a short grumble. Cambion's Blood is competing in Cover Wars this week! The gorgeous cover of Cambion's Blood is featured in Author Shout's Cover Wars this week. You can vote for beautiful demon women carrying swords here. The winning cover will become … Continue reading Cover Wars, Baby’s First Podcast, and a Brief Rant
Shoshana Rain on Hybrid Authorship and Writing Anti-Heroines
Welcome to the latest edition of my occasional interview series “How Tho?!” in which I ask cool writers breaking traditional career molds and doing amazing work about their writing path and process. Today I’m chatting with my good friend and #SelfPitch project partner Shoshana Rain, author of STRIFE’S APPLE is a modern fantasy romance the … Continue reading Shoshana Rain on Hybrid Authorship and Writing Anti-Heroines
SJ Whitby on Self-Pub, Superheroes, and Series Writing
Welcome to the latest edition of my occasional interview series “How Tho?!” in which I ask cool writers doing amazing work about their writing path and process. Today I’m chatting with S.J. Whitby, author of the Cute Mutants series (now, with their first multi-author anthology in the world, legitimately the Cute Mutants Extended Universe!) SJ … Continue reading SJ Whitby on Self-Pub, Superheroes, and Series Writing









