My point with this long and rambling blog is: that inspiration for settings, whether you are building a new world or placing characters in ours, is right in front of you. If you need a huge waterfall, or a mountain with a lake below it, or even an alien landscape everything you need is just a picture away. … More Inspiration
About a month ago I did something I never thought I’d have the courage to do. I sent my novel For Their Sins into a publisher. So here’s where things get interesting. This past Saturday at well past 1 am I checked my email just before bed and saw an email from said publisher. … More Leap of Faith
This book was a surprise for me. I don’t normally read CIA novels or anything remotely realistic. I enjoyed this book and was intrigued by the story line and plot. I felt like it was a paranormal twist on Jason Bourne and really liked the action sequences. I turned the pages as fast as I could for the first 200 or so pages. … More The Alter
This children’s book was the perfect mix of humor and values. My girls were learning to take care of a “pet” without ever realizing it. Every day Riley and Carly diligently took care of their egg setting an example for any child reading this book. The writing was simple and straight forward making it easy for even my four year old to grasp the concepts. It was an instant hit. … More The Fabulous Life of Minnie the Sassy Chick: The Egg-Straodinary Egg
We moved in from opposite sides. The first Mordere did not see me coming. I rushed in with my sword and swung at its neck. Blood sprayed covering my face and chest. My sword was caught on bone and the Mordere’s head hung from muscle and sinew. It was still alive and grabbing for me now. I pulled the dagger from my belt and plunged it into its heart. The creature screamed in rage. I grabbed the head and ripped it from the body as it crumpled to the ground. … More An Excerpt from Nisha Patel’s Story
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