Writing “Falling for Anthony” Falling for Anthony’s place in the Guardian series This was the first story published in the Guardian series, but not the first story I began writing. That was Demon Angel (and I’ll go into that book’s history more on its post), which is Hugh and Lilith’s romance. I had several chapters […]
A note to my regular readers: I will be giving away copies of the novella after it releases! I don’t mean to leave you out. Unfortunately, the nature of the novellas just means that I have to ask new readers to look them over. But I always, always have tons of giveaways, so there will […]
I saw quotes from this essay floating around last week, but only finally read it today: from Greg Rucka, “Why I Write ‘Strong Female Characters’”. Ah, yes. There’s a reason why he’s one of my favorite comic-book writers, and why his Wonder Woman run is up there at the top for me. Everything he says […]
…talking about writing historical science fiction through 21st Century goggles. I actually didn’t cover even a portion of what the topic deserves, and I’m open to answering any other questions in the comments — so if you’re interested in writing steampunk (or just want to discuss it a bit as a reader), I’ll be there […]
Woke up. Googled self. Found new review of latest release, but the reader spelled my name wrong – the J is not supposed to be capitalized! E-mailed publicist. Asked her to e-mail reader, force a retraction, and demand public apology. Refreshed review for an hour, waiting for correction and contrition. Finally went to Starbucks and […]
Woke up. Googled self. No new mentions or reviews. I hate everyone. Checked Twitter. Saw an author mention they are not enjoying a recently released book. Didn’t mention the title, but I just know she is talking about my book, because I haven’t seen her mention it on her Twitter stream before this. WHY DON’T […]
Woke up. Googled self. Found a “new” review on the twentieth search page. Written in 2008. How did I miss before? Copied and sent to publicist, with note that there might be more coming as I search through that blog’s archives. Remembered that it’s Tweet Day. Pulled up social media guidelines. Must not put readers […]
Woke up. Googled self. Found a new positive review. Sent quote on to publicist. Compiled all quotes ever received and sent to publicist. Just in case she lost the last quote. Cc’d to editor, and editor’s assistant. Bcc’d to self, in case they pretend they never received them later. I will know. Put the best […]
I’m not going to be able to do the next Q&A today, or even Friday — I realized that with the trip north and the signing on Saturday, a family thing on Sunday, and then the release next week, there’s going to be a span of about four days where the chance of getting any […]
Patricia said: This isn’t really about the content.. but the language. I’m from Germany and while I always got straight As in English I had some serious problems when I started reading English novels. (I was 14 back then, though) I often shy away from historicals and wondered if the language is that much different […]
This Saturday, I’m going to be at the San Diego RWA chapter meeting talking about steampunk romance (this is open to non-RWA members, too — attendance details are here.) I have pages and pages of notes on the things I plan to cover, but now I’m trying to think of (and prepare for) questions that […]
A stunning and sexy addition to the world of the Guardians about one man’s revenge against the half-demon he once loved… Amazon | Book Depository | BN.com | Powells Kindle | Kobo | Nook | Sony | Goodreads Nicholas St. Croix is familiar with the evil of demons. After his father’s death, a demon took […]
Dear readers, Perhaps you are wondering: WHERE the heck is the Wild & Steamy Anthology? The supposed Steampunk and Supernatural trio of novellas that a certain trio of supposed authors has been crowing about all these months? Wasn’t the release date supposed to be JULY 25th??? Yet it doesn’t seem to be on Amazon, or […]
So much this. From one of my favorite bloggers: I realize, as I put this down, that my message is really for young women who want to write. I remember when I was just like you. And as surely as Naipaul etc. piss you off, I used to get sick reading The New Republic. Put […]
Okay, DABWAHA was fun, but I’m sliding the blog back under the radar until this summer. I’ll be at Odd Shots every Thursday, of course, and you can always contact me using this link. If you received my DorkPower newsletter, then you know that Operation DorkPower continues. I’ll be sending out the first letter at […]