This summer, I entered another story in the SEA Shorts contest with Chanticleer. In 2024, I won a first place with Finding Namaste and in 2023, I took Grand Prize with The Heart of Kublai Khan’s Menagerie Keeper. I just found out that Purrfect Revenge […]
I promised the cover reveal today, and here it is. The Appearance of Power will be out some time in 2026, but you can get a feel for the book now, with this cover. I hope it evokes a YA Fantasy set in a medieval […]
The cover reveal for a new novel is one of the most fun and exciting stepping stones on the journey toward publication. That time is approaching for my young adult fantasy novel, The Appearance of Power. I have actually had the cover for a number […]
I am excited to announce that I’ll be appearing at Literature & Lattes in Sioux Falls this week. This is the second year for the Book Event, and the first year for me. Last year I was actually in town during the event, but my […]
One of my micro flash fiction stories has been published with Sudden Flash. A Griffon’s Ransom was picked up a couple of weeks ago and published on their site today, July 9, 2025. Sudden Flash specializes in pieces of 600 words or less, and stories […]
As mentioned in my previous post, in early April, I attended the Chanticleer Authors Conference. I was so impressed with the great content for writers. It was an inspiring weekend that has me working hard on new projects. Last year, I won Grand Prize in […]
In early April, I attended the Chanticleer Authors Conference. It was a great experience, with lots of networking and valuable sessions, but the pinnacle for me was the Awards Banquet. I had entered The Appearance of Power, my young adult fantasy, in the Dante Rossetti […]
It’s been a packed weekend at the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference in SeaTac, WA. I was a little concerned how much I would enjoy the event, as my critique group partners were not in attendance for various reasons, but I was pleasantly surprised. I […]
In my last post, I told you about my progress with beta readers for The Appearance of Power. As a reminder, it is a young adult fantasy about the son of a deposed tyrant mage who is being tested for magic. Chaos ensues. Four of […]
In the last post, I told you about finishing The Appearance of Power. I sent it out to six beta readers. As a reminder, it is a young adult fantasy about the son of a deposed tyrant mage who is being tested for magic. Chaos […]