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The First 50 Pages
"...there are only two things you must do with your first fifty pages...
BIG NEWS: I signed with a literary agent!
As of September 7, 2021, I have officially signed with a literary agent! Kaitlyn Johnson of Belcastro agency will represent me in getting my latest novel published! Kaitlyn has a lot of experience in submitting to the Big 4 publishers, and I have no doubt she and I will be a successful partnership! More details … Continue reading BIG NEWS: I signed with a literary agent!
BOOKISH NEWS: I GOT OFFERED REPRESENTATION – again!
A couple weeks ago, I shared the good news about being offered lit agent representation for my jinn necromancer novel. A second agent reached out to me to offer representation! This may seem like a dream, and for about one second, it was. But it's rather stressful choosing between two amazing agents, who are both … Continue reading BOOKISH NEWS: I GOT OFFERED REPRESENTATION – again!
Bookish news: I got offered representation!
I started querying in June/July, and sent my queries to 80+ agents...
Angst, anger, and affection
Adding emotion to stories can be one of the more difficult aspects of writing. Sure, a writer knows what their characters are feeling, but can they make a reader *feel* the characters' emotions?
How to be a $100k author
What makes a $100k author?
Writing is Rewriting
So how do you edit your book? Each author has their own method of madness, but many would agree that these steps are critical:
Show me the glint of light
Descriptions make or break writing.
8 Middle Eastern-Inspired Fantasy Reads
For November, I'll be reading through Middle Eastern-themed fiction, including a few I've read before, but loved.
Reading Between the Dunes 