Writing Makes Me Feel...

So a lot of the time, writing makes me feel like this:

But then when I'm finished, it makes me feel like this:

And then when I get emails and messages from readers saying how much they love the stories I've written, that makes me feel like this:

And that makes it worth it when I'm slogging through those initial drafts. Ugh, the drafts. Rough does not begin to describe it.

So yeah, I am still in the trenches with this book, and it feels very hhhnnnngggg at the moment, but we're making progress here. I have a lot of other crap going on in my life with some other things, and that's slowing me down. I still hope to have a cover to reveal very soon!!

Author Earnings Report and Some News

This new report by Author Earnings is worth a read if you're considering what path to take for publication. I know Author Earnings is somewhat controversial, but like I said, worth considering for my readers and visitors who are hoping to become authors and still making the decision as to how.

Also, you can read my own Career Post to see how my own career journey has gone, and how I went from a penniless hopeful to earning a living wage (yes, it IS possible).

Other news--I am still making progress on the new book, #3 in the Secrets of Itlantis series. I have been largely silent on social media the last month or so because I've been dealing with a chronic health issue that sometimes crops up, and it was bad for a while, but I'm doing much better now and I am ready to get this book finished and out in the world for you lovely people to read. I hope to have a cover reveal ready shortly.

Happy reading!

Book Spotlight: INQUISITOR

Hey everyone!

My author-friend RJ Blain has just released a new book, and it sounds pretty cool. Check out this beautiful cover.

Here's the summary:

When Allison is asked to play Cinderella-turned-Fianceé at a Halloween ball, the last thing she expected was to be accused of murder on the same night. She has to find the killer or she'll be put to death for the crimes she didn't commit. To make matters worse, the victims are all werewolves. 
On the short list of potential victims, Allison has to act fast, or the killer will have one more body to add to his little black book of corpses. 
There's only one problem: One of the deaths has struck too close to home, and Allison's desire for self-preservation may transform into a quest for vengeance...

Buy Link: Amazon -- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0SDX88