Monthly Archives: October 2009

Shifter Born Cover

Shifter Born is the first book in a series of tail tales that will be released on December 31st, from Red Rose Publishing. I just got the cover art and love it! Theresa McKinney is the artist and has done … Continue reading

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Becoming an adult is scary. Even with fang and fur.

A trio of tail tales, my new shifter stories will be released soon, from Red Rose Publishing.  And since I’m going to be really busy this coming month with NaNoWriMo, I thought I would share an excerpt. Shifter Born [Excerpt … Continue reading

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NaNoPrep – Dramatis personæ

Last time, I spoke of the process I find useful for larger projects. Since NaNoWriMo is getting closer, I’ll share a few of the details. I’m planning a Steampunk theme tale with the working title of “Cloud Dancer” that is … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Thinking Again

I know, I know, that’s a sure sign that you should run for cover. The fact is, NaNoWriMo is sneaking up on us and since I won’t start writing my great novel until November first, I’ve been thinking a lot … Continue reading

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New Series Coming Soon!

My new urban fantasy series will be coming in the next couple of months! I’m overjoyed that Red Rose Publishing is going to release Shifter Born. My editor is working on it now and as soon as the edits clear, … Continue reading

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A Halloween Tale

The spirits of this spooky season overtook me this past weekend and I wrote a short story. My good friend and favorite editor, Stephanie McGrath was kind enough to give it a once-over and it is now ready. Since there’s … Continue reading

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Real Steam

This past weekend, I was up in Kinzer, Pennsylvania, at the Rough and Tumble Harvest Festival. Since I’m going to be writing a steampunk novel for NaNo, a little real steam experience seemed in order. Here are a few freebie … Continue reading

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Steampunk Maker!

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Passing the Hat?

Amanda Palmer asks an interesting question. Are the changes we see in the media publishing world going to mean that all artists will soon be passing the hat to earn a living? It might be one of the options as … Continue reading

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