The Heart of Things

The other day I experienced something entirely new as a writer. I finished writing a book. And by finished, I mean, that’s it. No more editing, no more adding scenes or taking away. Done. Ready to publish. The book is Oak and Mist, of course. The first in my series of six books about Ambeth,Continue reading “The Heart of Things”

Bang On Trend

I had an interesting response from an agent the other day. First, some back story: While I’ve been working on Ambeth and the edit for Oak and Mist, I’ve also written another book, called A Thousand Rooms. I haven’t quite finished it, it’s probably 85% done but I know how exactly how it’s going toContinue reading “Bang On Trend”

Green Eyed Monster

Another weekend, another article in the paper about a new writer getting a great publishing deal, being touted as ‘the next big thing.’ ‘Why not me?’ I think to myself, shuffling the pages resentfully. ‘When will it be my turn? Huh, bet they know someone in publishing, bet they’ve met an agent somewhere, had someContinue reading “Green Eyed Monster”