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
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Query Process #3
I've starting the query process for that epic fantasy series I haven't been able to stop working on since October 2017. I finished draft 5 of the first book last night. It's exciting to think that this novel may be the one that boosts me into the traditionally published world, that it might be the … Continue reading Query Process #3
It’s Almost T-Day. You Know What That Means?
It means I get a vacation. When people ask me what I'm doing over the holiday breaks, my answer is general the same: "Absolutely nothing." However, that's not entirely true. I'm not planning on going anywhere, doing anything special, or making a "holiday" of a time. No. I plan to spend the extra time off … Continue reading It’s Almost T-Day. You Know What That Means?