Most recently my writing has focused on literary fiction, but that’s not all I’ve written this year! I also participated in a short story contest earlier. Backstory You may remember that for the past couple of years, I’ve had an entire fantasy series...
Marketing. Branding. Creating an author brand. These are the steps that, quite honestly, take far more time than the actual writing in this crazy business of becoming an author. These are the steps I’ve been working on a great deal behind the scenes over the...
As a kid, I wanted to be many different things. Doctor. Veterinarian. Artist. Teacher. Mother. There was one title that just kept popping up over and over, though. Author. Even after I took on titles as an adult—Journalist. Editor. Wife. Mother. Freelancer....
Today I’m resting atop the high of what I like to call “Editor’s Peak.” You see, I’m one of those delightfully nerdy literary folks who actually enjoys editing. (If I didn’t I wouldn’t offer editing services.) It turns out I...
Do you like anniversaries? I do. What I enjoy most isn’t gifts or attention or the opportunity to dress up and celebrate. My favorite part of anniversaries is the chance to look back. June 1 marks my first anniversary for this website and the Logos & Mythos...
As you may remember, last month I completed the first draft of my literary fiction novel, Beast—actual title to come soon. Writing this book has taught me many things (see 5 of them here), but it’s not done taking me to school. It turns out reading my novel has...
