I’m not sure if I have that line in either of my books, but I should because I’m sure this must be the way McKenzie feels after a particularly rough fissure. Worn out. Spent.

Nope, I haven’t been sick. I’ve just been finishing up edits on The Shattered Dark. Actually, I should probably put air quotes around “finishing” because there is still so much work to do on that book. I’m just plain exhausted right now. I’ve been working on it pretty much non-stop, and I need to catch up on… Read More »

A few years ago when my husband and I were living in London, we started watching a program called Dragon’s Den. We really enjoyed it, and not just because it was the only thing on besides Friends (seriously, they showed Friends all the time over there!), but it was interesting. The gist of the show is that a man or woman is looking for funds for their business. A panel of millionaires listens to their presentation and decides whether or not they want to invest. Two things make this show a win for me:

1. We get to… Read More »

I haven’t finished last week’s goal (note the singular noun), so that’s the goal for this week as well. Finish The Shattered Dark.

Am I still panicking? Yes. It’s due next Monday, and I still have a few big scenes to flesh out, including one I just discovered yesterday. The good news is I’m… Read More »

I really wanted to have a swag giveaway when I reached the 1k milestone – and when I reached the 50 Amazon reviews milestone – but I actually have to have swag in order to give it away, and as usual, I’m behind on getting that made. I’m behind on everything, actually, which you could probably tell since my weekly update is coming on Tuesday instead of Monday. *sigh*

Maybe I’ll be able to… Read More »

That’s super exciting, but I have even more super exciting news. Guess who’s story is going to be made into an audiobook?

McKenzie’s story!!!*

Yes, that’s right. Tantor Audio will be producing the audiobook version of The Shadow Reader (A Shadow Reader Novel). I don’t have publication date details yet or know who the narrator will be, but I’m so excited about this! People can listen to TSR while they’re driving or cleaning house or jogging or… Hmm. I wonder if certain scenes will make people run faster.

*does… Read More »

1. The wedding scene. Page 168

2. The scene where McKenzie shadow-reads for the first time. Page 26-27

3. This scene involved a certain somebody discovering a certain piece of jewelry. Page 227

4. When McKenzie tries to escape using… Read More »

Had a good but busy weekend. I was able to get some writing done, thanks to my wonderful husband who watched the boys and kicked me out of the house so I could work. Also was able to do some fun stuff, like hang out with friends. We had a great time playing 7 Wonders.

I did better on my weekly goals last week, but I’m still not getting them all crossed off. I guess that’s okay. They’re goals, something to aim for. I’m just going to keep aiming and hope I… Read More »

So, all Kindle books (with the exception of self-pubb’d maybe)… Read More »

Right now, I have to say I’m leaning toward the RWA convention. Mostly, because it’s in the late summer instead of the late spring, and I’m still feeling pretty stressed out with these revisions and the babies and life in general. Maybe I’ll have things under control in July?

Or maybe I’m just procrastinating.

The RWA convention is geared more toward writers… Read More »

I know most of you following this blog are readers, but for the few writers out there who might be reading, I post writing related tips and thoughts over on the Magic & Mayhem Writers blog every Monday. Today, I posted about the 5 Email Folders Every Writer Should Have. If you have time, check it out, and let me know if… Read More »