Holy Zeus Everyone, It's Release Day for the final book in my historical fantasy series in which I bring the gods, myths, and heroes of Ancient Greece to life as you've never seen them before!!! I'll wax a little nostalgic about finally reaching the end of this series tomorrow, but for now, let's just get … Continue reading How Does It All End?
It’s a (Rather Subdued) Release Day
Hello Bloglandia!! I hope you're all doing well, or as well as possible. It's stressful times, but isn't that the perfect excuse to escape into another world with a good book? Oh, and I just happen to have a new one ready for you! Ugh, that was THE lamest sales pitch ever, right? Anyway, this … Continue reading It’s a (Rather Subdued) Release Day
Behind the Book: A Really Dysfunctional Family
Hello Bloglandia! Remember the holidays? Remember groaning over your slightly-dysfunctional, sappy-nutty family? Well, your family is going to seem like the Waltons after you get done with this Behind the Book feature. This time we're exploring the story of Rhea and Kronos, which includes playing favorites, parent-child rivalries, cannibalism, and a bit of ancient abdominal … Continue reading Behind the Book: A Really Dysfunctional Family
Behind the Book: Hades and Persephone
Hello again! We're rolling right along with these glimpses into the myths that inspired the many story lines in the final two books of my historical fantasy series, The Osteria Chronicles. After taking a Valentine's Day peek at the strange courtship of Apollo and Daphne, I figured we might as well stick with the problematic … Continue reading Behind the Book: Hades and Persephone
Valentine’s Day Special: Apollo and Daphne
Hello Bloglandia, It's not my normal day for a Behind the Book post, but since it's Valentine's Day and you might have cupid-themed e-cards appearing in your inbox, I thought it would be the perfect time to explore a pair of mythical lovers in one of the legends that went into the creation of The Battle … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Special: Apollo and Daphne
It’s Release Day for the Big Ol’ Box Set
Hello Bloglandia! I know you've all been sitting around thinking, "Gee, I'd really like to get into that Osteria Chronicles series because I crave the mythological adventure of Clash of the Titans, plus I enjoy the blend of history and fantasy in books by Bernard Cornwell and Madeline Miller, but I hate having to click that Add … Continue reading It’s Release Day for the Big Ol’ Box Set
Behind the Book: The Trojan War
Hello Bloglandia, First off, there's something not only a bit scary, but also a bit special in this post...my audio debut!! But more on that in a tick. After the long-awaited cover reveal, the creation of a big ol' box set of the first three books of The Osteria Chronicles, and a HUGE discount on … Continue reading Behind the Book: The Trojan War
Opinions Please! Book Cover Survey
It's not often in this politically-charged world that I dare ask anyone's opinion, but it's come that time in the book production process when I'm seeking input, opinions, thoughts, and comments. Of course, I'm trusting that you guys are all kind enough not to turn this into a sound bite-riddled shouting match unlike most "debates" … Continue reading Opinions Please! Book Cover Survey
The Torturous Writing Task: Book Descriptions
(If you don't have time to read this whole post and only want to check out the book blurbs, feel free to scroll down to the end where you'll find both descriptions.) Remember how last week I was basking in the happy sunshine of having (kind of sort of) finished my next two novels? Remember … Continue reading The Torturous Writing Task: Book Descriptions
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