I've got a new epic fantasy series in the works. I'm pretty pumped about it. I don't have the road paved yet, but I'm ready and more prepared than I was when I started Devil's Blood. I have a better understand of how to create different threads and how to relate those threads and how … Continue reading New Epic Fantasy
Book Review: A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab (4/5)
Fiction, 2015 I went back and forth on this book. It's entertaining and fun - Schwab has built an amazing world of alternate realities. But - I felt let down. The story felt muted, almost. It didn't grab me. I felt no connection to Kell or Lila, although I felt more for Lila than I … Continue reading Book Review: A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab (4/5)
Face-Lift, Pt. 2
I’m having a frustration moment. I’m trying to break into the freelance editor market, and I’m finding it harder than I anticipated. I mean, I knew it would be difficult to coax new writers into giving me money for editing their manuscript. But… it feels like everyone just wants free advice. I get it. I’ve … Continue reading Face-Lift, Pt. 2