One of the things I loved most about the Harry Potter books I read growing up was the little illustrations at the head of each chapter. They were my only visual link to the characters and world of Harry Potter that I was desperate to be a part of (this was long before...
The Hidden Benefit of Crowdfunding
Let me tell you a story (you might want some tissues on hand). Starting in 2012 I spent a year as a Mary Kay consultant selling cosmetics (good times, I learned a lot of valuable stuff). The Mary Kay culture emphasizes empowerment, belief in yourself, and working for...
Lily Singer Adventures Books 3 & 4 Cover Reveal!
Finally! The covers are finalized! It's been a long road of exhausting design, planning, and tweaking, but I am proud to present you with the covers for Book 3: Allies, and Book 4: Legends in the Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus series. Both books are scheduled to release...
The Writing of Glory
My Dear Readers, I've noticed quite a few people signing up to get blog notifications these days, and guiltily realized I haven't posted a thing since last April. Time is precious, and when it came down to it I decided my time was better spent writing my books and...
3 Life Lessons I Learned From Self-Publishing
I'm finally, FINALLY done. With what, you ask? Well, not much, as it turns out, as there is still much to do. But on this "not much" hinges my whole career. I'm done self-publishing my first two novels, Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings and Revelations. They are...
Holding Hope in your Hand
I've been very distracted for the past two days. Why? I've been waiting on my ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies) to come! These are copies of my books that we have ordered to physically hold and look at with out eyeballs to make sure everything about them appears perfect,...
Professionalism for Self Publishers
This post is going to be quick and dirty. I have two fantastic things for you guys today, one to make you smile and one to make you think. The one to make you smile is the first page of my print novel, Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings!! My formatter just...
Exclusive Talking Cat Interview
Thank you for joining us, readers, because today there is some fun to be had. I have the honor of introducing you to our very special guest, Sir Edgar Allan Kipling, who has agreed to an exclusive interview to highlight and promote his ongoing memoir *coughcough* I...
Cover Reveal: Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus Book 2
And it's finally done! The cover art for Book 2: Revelations of the Lily Singer Adventures is finished! Huge thanks to my wonderful and patient cover artist, who worked himself to the bone to get it done in time for our Kickstarter launch next Tuesday! Feast your...
Crowdfunding websites: Why they make us better people
About three years ago I was a Mary Kay cosmetics seller for a while (good times, I learned a lot of valuable stuff). The Mary Kay culture is all about empowerment, believing in yourself, and working for change (all good things). So, there I was, a new Mary Kay rep,...
