Ever worry that you're being cliche and nothing you write is new? Yeah, me too. One thing I see in reviews is readers complaining that the book didn't surprise them - nothing felt new or different than any other book in the genre. The book was cliche - as in overdone. cliche = a phrase or … Continue reading Being Cliche
Category: Writer’s Woes
Five Books! Whoo!
So... I added the next two books in the Devil's Blood series to Goodreads. And, I had one of those "whoa" moments. I mean, this screenshot: Five books. I remember when one book was a dream. Now I've got five! Of course, only three are published, but I've got titles and dates for the next … Continue reading Five Books! Whoo!
Reading as a Writer/Reader
When it comes to finding my next book, there's several things I consider. Genre is one of the first things I note, but the most important thing for me, as a reader, is the writing. I can read anything that's well-written. (I also like depth in both story, world, and character.) That goes for any … Continue reading Reading as a Writer/Reader