Happy Release Day
Thrilled to announce that Diversion Books has just released e-book editions of five of my Regency romances. Check out the links below for more information. AN UNLIKELY ALLIANCE Gifted fortune teller or cunning thief? Lord Kerrigan is determined to find out. LORD FREDDIE’S FIRST LOVE Sometimes nice guys finish first. THE IRISH EARL When Lady Felicity used her fortune to buy an estate, the earl was a handsome bonus. A MOST SUITABLE DUCHESS The Duke of Torringford scandalizes society when he advertises for a wife. THE WRONG MR. WRIGHT Diana is in love with George Wright, but it’s...
Read MoreEverything I know about writing a series
This summer I was a guest instructor at the annual Odyssey Writing Workshop. During my guest lecture I focused on writing a series, including pros and cons of writing a series, the different types of series, and shared tips and techniques gathered from my own experiences, and those of fellow writers. They lecture is now available in podcast form at http://www.sff.net/odyssey/podcasts.html . Look for podcast #67 (part 1) and podcast #68 (part 2).
Read MoreKickstarter for the win!
CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE: STEAMPUNK vs ALIENS was phenomenally successful, raising over 150% of its goal. Thanks to the authors who agreed to be part of this project and everyone who pledged their support. CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE will be the first title released by the new small press Zombies Need Brains (http://www.zombiesneedsbrains.com) which was founded by Joshua Palmatier. I’m co-editing the anthology and looking forward to reading the wonderful stories that it inspired. I’m also looking forward to ZNB t-shirts featuring the slogan of the new press– HUMANS NEED BOOKS LIKE...
Read MoreHumans need books like zombies need brains
In the totally cool news department–frequent co-conspirator Joshua Palmatier recently launched a small press www.zombiesneedbrains.com which will release anthologies of original sf&f stories. I’ll be co-editing the first project CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE: STEAMPUNK vs ALIENS which is being funded via Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/543968884/clockwork-universe-steampunk-vs-aliens-anthology . When aliens reach Earth, they encounter the clockwork mechanisms and Victorian sensibilities of a full-blown steampunk civilization, and Joshua has assembled an incredible group of...
Read MoreCan you hear me now?
I’m pleased to announce that Audible has purchased the audio book rights to my fantasy trilogies. The Chronicles of Josan is currently in production with THE FIRST BETRAYAL scheduled to be available in September, followed by THE SEA CHANGE and THE FINAL SACRIFICE. The Devlin series will then follow. Working with the narrator has been an interesting exercise. As the author I can choose to let the narrator determine pronunciations, or I can specify my own. Naturally being a type-A personality, I chose to provide guidance, which meant the narrator would send me lists of foreign and...
Read MoreOdyssey Writing Workshop 2013
I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll be a guest instructor at next year’s Odyssey Writing Workshop, held in Manchester, New Hampshire. I really enjoyed my first time as a lecturer in 2009, and was excited when they invited me to return for next year. The 2013 workshop runs from June 10th through July 19th. Early applications are due January 31st, 2013, and regular applications are due April 8th, 2013. Lecturers include Nancy Holder (writer-in-residence), Holly Black, Patricia Bray, Adam-Troy Castro, Jack Ketchum and Sheila Williams. Fun fact– during my first stint as...
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