Changing Hands Bookstore has always been one of my favorite local independent booksellers. Now they’re my absolute favorite because THEY PUT MY BOOK ON THEIR SHELVES! You should go to their Tempe store and buy many lots books (including mine so they keep it stocking it). Help support these awesome people who have absolutely made my […]
Writing
Book Launch Party
On September 15, just over a week from today, I’ll be throwing a launch party to celebrate the release of my debut novel, Falling into Midnight. If you’re in the Phoenix area, come join me! No purchase is required to attend. This party is more about celebrating a personal achievement three years in the making […]
Paperbacks are here!
The bulk order of paperbacks arrived today! Once I finish my happy dance, I’ll get to signing them and printing address labels for the people who’ve already placed orders. I might even send them out a little bit early as a thank you for the preorder.
Falling into Midnight is finally here!
The long wait is over! I’m happy to finally announce the official release of my debut novel FALLING INTO MIDNIGHT on 9/15/2018! Fresh on the heels of a job gone bad, Ori jumps at the chance to finally give up a life of crime for her dream job. But when her crew’s first expedition leads […]
Amazon Stripping Sales Ranks When Authors Promote Their Work
Recently, there’s been a new uproar over Amazon authors who run BookBub promotions having their sales ranks stripped in response, sometimes within minutes. I’ve heard other reports that this happens with a lot of other legitimate promotions in addition to BookBub. Unlike many authors who’ve been (understandably) railing against the personal harm this has inflicted […]
Krista D Ball and The Strong Female Character Trope
My wife showed me a wonderful, though long, post by Krista D Ball about the trope of the Strong Female Character, how it goes wrong, and how that’s not necessarily what we need anymore. I agree with pretty much everything she wrote. I’ve never fully understood the obsession with making every single female character “strong”, […]