Hey all, September is Self-Published Fantasy Month and I’m taking part! My offering for the event is a guest post that you’ll hopefully enjoy. In it, I discuss a little of why I feel self-publishing is so wonderful and why its future seems so bright. In addition, I’m giving away a physical copy of Cradle of Sea and Soil; you … Read More
Cradle of Sea & Soil Paperback Now Available
So yeah, title. As you can see, the book (which you can purchase here) is a little chunky but still looks beautiful in person thanks to that gorgeous artwork and the fantastic design job Shawn King did! I also want to give special thanks to my assistant, Akela, for agreeing to model and show just how snuggle-licious the book is! … Read More
Islandborn Book 2 – Stormbringers
Okay, sorry for the lack of updates. Been a busy month on all fronts. Work, personal ventures, keeping pace with my writing schedule, and squeezing in time for myself has been kind of a juggling act, but I’m managing. World’s also slowly growing crazier, but I’ve mostly stayed sane and safe, so I’m grateful for that too. Anyway, the paperback … Read More
Cradle of Sea and Soil has finally released!
Short little post, though I feel as if being able to say this is both crazy and amazing: my book has finally released! I’d appreciate it if you took a gander! Next will be finishing up the paperback, which will hopefully be ready near the start of July. The audiobook is still pending. I’d like to make one if possible, … Read More
OMG okay it’s happening! (+Giveaway)
Well. This is it, isn’t it? The final weekend before release, and the day itself is just around the corner. June 23rd. Who decided it should be so soon? Oh, that’s right. I did. Well, minor mental breakdowns aside, I’m actually excited to share my novel with the rest of the world. Yes, the thought still frightens the shit out … Read More
Cradle of Sea and Soil Cover Reveal
I’m pleased to finally reveal the cover for Cradle of Sea and Soil, due out June 23rd. Coinciding with this, the wonderful folks at Fantasy Book Critic are also doing a cover reveal! Definitely take a peek! I talk a bit about myself and my inspirations for the cover’s design direction and also briefly discuss the novel itself. You can … Read More
Finishing with a flourish
Phew. I’m proud to finally say that Cradle of Sea and Soil is finally on its final sprint to completion. Getting there hasn’t been the easiest journey, but I immensely enjoyed writing the book and find myself very satisfied with the results. It’s not over yet though; the novel is currently with my editor, so it still has to go … Read More
No, your first draft isn’t shit
Something I’ve seen going around in communities such as /r/writing and /r/fantasywriters is a belief that your first draft is supposed to be utterly terrible and irredeemable. Ernest Hemingway literally said the same thing, actually, and it’s a sentiment echoed by a lot of writers, famous or otherwise. It’s an interesting way of looking at things because these same people … Read More