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Saturday Blog: April 20, 2013 (Musical Choices)

Saturday Blog: April 20, 2013 (Musical Choices)

I have always been fond of listening to music as long as I can remember. Lyrics of songs from all genres inspire me for my stories and have given me characters, story elements, and more. I have placed ideas from an array of artists in my first three books, The White Shadow Saga books moreso. [...]

Saturday Blog: April 13th, 2013 (Book Signing Checklist)

Saturday Blog: April 13th, 2013 (Book Signing Checklist)

Today I would like to share some of the things that I take with me when I have book signings. Some are no-brainers, but everything has its purpose. I might forget some things or might not take things with me that you might, but hopefully my list will inspire you to boost your own book [...]

Of Thieves and Elves Turns One!

Of Thieves and Elves Turns One!

It’s hard to believe it has been a whole year since OF THIEVES AND ELVES was released. But believe it or not, it is. The first year of the book has been amazing. Readers have been pleased with the story. There is a great ebook, a killer hardcover, and also an audiobook of the story. [...]

Saturday Blog: March 23rd, 2013

Saturday Blog: March 23rd, 2013

This week’s topic: an example on how I am changing The Stolen Moon of Londor for the Revised and Extended edition. Contains some spoilers below, so if you have not read The Stolen Moon of Londor >>link here<<, please do not read any further. If you have read the book, you know it begins with [...]

2012 Review and 2013 Preview

2012 Review and 2013 Preview

2012 was a productive year for me. With nothing published in 2011, I had to make sure to get back on track in 2012 with a new story for you fine readers out there. And with the beginning of 2013, I am planning to have an even bigger year for stories. So what happened in [...]

Inspirations and Insights: A Seed to the Plot

Inspirations and Insights: A Seed to the Plot

I have always been a big fan of music. Ever since I was a kid, songs have been one of my major inspirations for my creativity. It doesn’t have to be the whole song that gives me an idea for a story, character, or event. It can be one lyric, one phrase, or one misheard [...]

My Top 5: Supernatural Episodes

My Top 5: Supernatural Episodes

For my first Top Five, I wanted to do my favorite television show, Supernatural. I have been a fan since it started in 2005. Throughout its current 8 seasons, it has had its ups and downs, and some classic episodes the fans love. Many lists of Supernatural’s top episodes will vary from place to place, [...]


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