Can a witch without magic defeat a legendary boogeyman? Find out in Hollow Witch, the much-anticipated second installment of my Secondhand Magic series! Choosing a quote for a promo graphic isn't easy. I mean, you want something that'll get reader attention and make them want to pick up the … [Read more...] about New Release – Hollow Witch
Mind Mapping
A couple of years ago, I took a trip to New Orleans with a few fellow authors, and while I was there I was introduced to the concept of mind mapping by one of my cohorts. What is a mind map? You've probably seen one before, you just didn't realize what it was. According to mindmapping.com, "A … [Read more...] about Mind Mapping
Is Secondhand Magic set in the Grant Wolves world?
Nope! They are completely different worlds. However... I wrote the first draft of Null Witch one year before Early Grave, and it was rattling around in my mind that Emily and Emma might be the same person while I was writing Early Grave. The worlds quickly diverged, both in my mind and on the … [Read more...] about Is Secondhand Magic set in the Grant Wolves world?
What’s in a name?
Naming characters can be hard, even when they're one-off side characters. This is even more true when you're writing in a series, because every name you use... you can't use again. Or, at least, you shouldn't. Hell, even using the same first letter too often can create confusion for readers. Ask … [Read more...] about What’s in a name?