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.
Tag: writing community
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 (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!
Tips, Tricks, and Tools for NaNoWriMo Fast Drafting
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Welcome to the wild winter word marathon known as National Novel Writing Month. Over the next thirty days, thousands of ambitious writers will churn out 50,000 words apiece to earn nothing but bragging rights, a hearty case of sleep deprivation, and hopefully part of a messy first … Continue reading Tips, Tricks, and Tools for NaNoWriMo Fast Drafting
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
Refilling the Wellspring: 7 Remedies for Creative Drain
Creativity is a renewable resource—but that doesn’t mean that it’s inexhaustible. Without sustainable use, the creative well tends to run dry, resulting in burnout or writer’s block. This post will address the need to maintain your creative reserves and suggest some ways to refill the well when you’re feeling drained, blocked, or out of ideas. … Continue reading Refilling the Wellspring: 7 Remedies for Creative Drain
Writers, We Need to Talk About Creative Burnout
This summer, I burned out. I touched on this in my post last week with a few brief paragraphs about why I'd disappeared from most of my online platforms. Part of me wanted to leave it at that, but even as I kept my personal update short, I knew I had more to say. After … Continue reading Writers, We Need to Talk About Creative Burnout
Writer in Motion 2022 Is Here and I’m Baaack (Kind of)
It's been about two months since I wrote my last blog post here. Happy Fall, everyone! Reports of my dematerialization have been greatly exaggerated. What happened? Well, I took an unplanned but necessary hiatus. In my last couple posts, I mentioned I had a sense of incipient burnout on the writing front. At the same … Continue reading Writer in Motion 2022 Is Here and I’m Baaack (Kind of)
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