November 2024 – Excited Talking

As we head into December, there is a lot I could say about any number of topics. I’m going to start by thanking everyone who has asked me about the world of Knyadrea or given me the chance to talk about it. My animated discussions with readers who find knyad biology fascinating, are charmed byContinue reading “November 2024 – Excited Talking”

September 2024 – In Short

This will be a brief post as I have just returned from a weekend of celebrating my mother’s birthday (it was a significant one). I was able to properly spoil her. Highlights On the first anniversary of my debut’s release, I started the day with an interview. Livia J. Elliot and I discussed themes andContinue reading “September 2024 – In Short”

August 2024 – 1st Book Birthday

On 5 September, Far Removed will be 1 year old (the paperback released early on 29/08, so it is already 1). Future blog posts will return to other indie writing and art topics, but I wanted to take this moment to thank everyone who has been involved in spreading the word about this dark fantasy.Continue reading “August 2024 – 1st Book Birthday”

March 2024 – Easter Weekend

This has been a month of new releases, reading, and some surprises (both good and bad). Group Promos The Narratess Indie Sale runs from April 13 – 15. This is a big event in the indie book community, hosted by author, Tessa Hastjarjanto. If you return here in April, you can also check the linksContinue reading “March 2024 – Easter Weekend”

February – Time for a Nap

Regular readers may recall that I work as a freelance illustrator (in the educational line). This month was the deadline for a contract I have been working on for several months. There were 400+ pictures in this series. I try to pace myself on these big jobs, breaking them into sections I can finish onContinue reading “February – Time for a Nap”

January 2024 – Reveals and Other Surprises

Welcome to my first blog post of 2024. Novelette Cover Reveal Narratess and FanFiAddict recently revealed the official cover for my prequel novelette, The Tidelings of Dras Sayve. Coming 21 March 2024 Maverick diplomat Emis Rindar travels to the northernmost clan in the Dras Channel, seeking the assistance of an old friend. After a lifetime ofContinue reading “January 2024 – Reveals and Other Surprises”

July 2023 – Refine, Refine, Refine

July – a month of novelettes, mailing lists, birthdays, and reviewing epubs, paperback interiors and audiobook recordings.