I don't know about you, but I can't believe this year is almost at an end! Got a snack and a beverage? Good, because I have some fun stuff lined up for you! It’s time for a nomination AND a party…

Nomination and a Party—Come on Over!

I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe this year is almost at an end! Got a snack and a beverage? Good, because I have some fun stuff lined up for you! It’s time for a nomination AND a party…

Celebrate Reading (Drop Everything and READ!)

Happy Birthday, Beverly Cleary! The author of the beloved Ramona Quimby books turns 101 years old today. A hundred and one! I’m sure she had no idea when she wrote Ramona Quimby, Age 8 that she would start a literary revolution. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission.   Inspired by letters from readers sharing their enthusiasm for the D.E.A.R. activities implemented in their schools, Mrs. Cleary decided to give the same experience to Ramona and her classmates. In the book, Ramona’s teacher […]

Blood and Shadow is Now Available!

I am thrilled to announce that Blood and Shadow, the first novel in the Mage’s Gift, is now available on Amazon! It’s taken a lot longer to get here than I’d planned, but we’re finally there, and book 2 is not far behind. No, really. A vengeful mage. A powerful gift. A naive youth. Sherakai never wanted to become a warrior like his father and brothers. Satisfied with being fourth in line to inherit title and responsibility, he wants only to be Master of the Horse. But on the eve of his sister’s wedding, a terrible gift arrives and Sherakai’s course […]

FSFNet Blockbuster Sale

FSFNet Blockbuster Sale!

I’m teaming up with authors from  the Fantasy Sci-Fi Network for another awesome e-book sale. Starting today (December 19th) and running until the end of the year, the FSFNet is having a spectacular blockbuster sale featuring free, 99¢, and bargain e-books. You’ll find award-winning and bestselling authors like Patricia Reding, A.R. Silverberry, L.R.W. Lee, and J.D. Hallowell. We’ve also got up-and-coming authors including Kasper Beaumont, Joshua Grasso, Lori Fitzgerald, and many more. As the Crow Flies is on sale, and my new short story, The High Roads, is also available. Check out the Fantasy Sci-Fi Network site for a list of all the awesome books on sale!(Watch […]

Blogiversary Giveaway!

Happy 4th Blogiversary to me! Four years ago yesterday, I started on this blogging adventure. I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned a lot on the journey, and I’ve gained a better appreciation for other bloggers and website authors. The writers and readers communities are some of the sharing-est folks I know, and I’m glad to be a part of that. Along the way I’ve talked about everything from character development, to weddings, to birds, to good books to read. Help yourself to a nice, big piece of chocolate cake and check out some of my most popular posts: […]