Book reviews have as many styles as books do, seems like. But as a reader, I have certain opinions about how a good review should be written. A good review in my opinion is one that helps me decide if a book is for me and if it’s worth spending part of my book budget […]
Category Archives: Odds and Ends
Dream Book Tour … Would anyone come, other than the crickets?
Even though I don’t have a publisher to put one together for me, I’d still love to do a real, live, in-person book tour. A really sweet fan of mine who posts on Facebook from time to time, mentioned seeing me at a book-signing some day, and it got me thinking. I mean, if I […]
War of the Fae Tree-Hugging Photo Contest … Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
The War of the Fae tree hugging photo contest has arrived! A special page has been set up on the site here to manage the voting and instructions. In a nutshell, you can go to my Facebook photo album to see the entries and vote for your favorite. Only fan club members can vote! May […]
Co-Authoring versus Fan Fiction
From time to time I’ll have a reader comment about one of my books or characters and say something to the effect of, “You should have this character do this in your next book,” or “For the sequel, you should have this happen.” On the one hand, it’s very flattering to me that readers would […]
I don’t have gator skin. Yet.
But I’m working in it! One thing any writer has to endure is harsh criticism. No matter how awesome you think you are as a writer, or how awesome some of your readers might say you are, there will always be some who think you submitted the work of a fourth grader and put your […]
Tree Hugging Amazon Gift Card Promotion!
Hello readers. Have I told you lately how much I love you? I’m so psyched about the tree-hugging pictures I’ve received on my Facebook fan page, that I’ve decided to have a little fun with them. We’re gonna have a competition! The 3 photos that get the most votes will win $25 Amazon gift cards. […]
My Next Brilliant Idea
Who wants to have some War of the Fae fun with me? I’m re-reading the War of the Fae series, getting ready to have them available in paperback, and I got this flash of brilliance (otherwise known as a bright idea). I’d love to have you all participate. If you’re a War of the Fae […]
WANTED: Jason Brant
For those of you who follow my Facebook and blog posts, you know that author Jason Brant and I have a … um … competitive supportive relationship. I’m pretty sure he was my brother in another life. Possibly even my twin. That being said, something has to be done about his little problem. I’m talking […]
More cover art from Down Under!
One of my readers is a budding Photoshop guru. Lucky me, I get the benefit of the learn-as-you-go program he’s got himself into now. Here’s his latest version of the cover art for Apocalypsis: Book 1. Purple is my favorite color!!!
Published! My foray into chick lit
Hello readers. Just wanted to let you know that I’ve been sneaking around and writing on the sly, using a different pen name: Kat Lee. Why? Well, two reasons: (1) it’s a different genre (adult women’s fiction) and (2) it’s a joint project involving my momma a little bit, so I wanted to keep it […]
A one chapter sneak peek for some special readers…
I finished the first chapter of Apocalypsis: Book 1 yesterday and polished it up a bit today. It’s still not perfect, but I think it’s pretty good. Anyone who submits a cover art idea (photo or whatever), gets a copy emailed to him or her!! So that’s Aidan, Jason, and Ashley so far. Email me […]
The Executioner Ups the Ante
Well, Jason Brant thought he had it in the bag with his cover art entry. But Aidan “The Executioner” Brindley from down under takes him down a notch. Or eighty. With this… Whoot!!!
