Last time, we talked about building your author platform using social media, blogs, podcasts, videos, and more. This week, I’m switching gears completely and talking about that good ol’ frenemy… writer’s block. We all get it. Professionals do, too. No one is immune from writer’s block. The difference between you and the person who seemingly […]
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VIDEO: Diversity in Books: Gender Edition
Hey, everyone! Last week, I made a video talking about the need for racially diverse characters in fantasy and science fiction novels. It is a part of the “#WeNeedDiverseBooks” theme that I’m doing over the next few weeks. If you haven’t heard of this social media movement, go on twitter and do a search for […]
7 Ways NOT to Start Your Story
Disclaimer: I know there are always exceptions to these rules. You don’t have to let me know that it’s been done successfully before–I know it has. But I also know that the majority of us can’t pull this off; that people are tired of these cliches, and even if you do something brilliant with your […]
VIDEO: Diversity in Books: Race Edition
Hey, everyone! Have you seen the hashtag on Twitter “#WeNeedDiverseBooks”? If not, do a search for it. I’ll wait. Okay, now that you’ve done that, I have to ask you: Did you see something of interest? I hope so. There’s a big movement out there trying to bring more diverse characters to books. I am […]
Kibbles and Bits (Of Flesh): A Short Story Based on Kendall Bailey’s “Sled Dogs”
About Sled Dogs (Buy it here!) When Alia’s heads to southern Alaska to join her father for her summer break, she expects to spend some quality time with him and his rowdy sled dog team. But Alia’s vacation turns into a nightmare when the entire dog sled team escapes the kennel–and they’re hungry. It isn’t until […]
VIDEO: Why I Like Short Stories and Flash Fiction–And a Few Writing Tips!
Hey, everyone! It’s been a little bit since I have shared a vlog with you, but here I am. In honor of our blog tour we’re putting together over at The Short Story and Flash Fiction Society, I wanted to put together a video talking about why I enjoy short stories and flash fiction. We’re […]