No, I haven't been watching the Muppet Movie again (if you're wondering what I'm talking about, see the video at the end of this post). And no, this doesn't have anything to do with the amount of fiber I have in my diet as it relates to my colon health. What is moving right along … Continue reading Movin’ Write Along
Inside The Maze: The Legend of the Minotaur
Here it is less than three weeks from Release Day for The Maze: Book Three of the Osteria Chronicles, I've got all the absolute final versions loaded (and by "final," I mean "if I have to proofread this book once more I will gouge my eyes out"), the pre-orders are trickling in, and I only … Continue reading Inside The Maze: The Legend of the Minotaur
Why My Series is Not an Italian Restaurant
You may have noticed that oftentimes when I talk about my fantasy series, I simply say, "my fantasy series" or "my series in which I re-imagine Greek myths" or "my series in which I bring Greek myths to life." Why not just say "The Osteria Chronicles" and save myself a bit of typing (although my … Continue reading Why My Series is Not an Italian Restaurant
The Maze: Book Trailer, Pre-Orders, and More!!
I'm still trying to figure out what that "and more" might be, but let's focus on those first two for now. Yes, after months and months of rambling on about The Maze, the time has finally come for the big pre-launch push including a little book trailer and your chance to pre-order a copy of … Continue reading The Maze: Book Trailer, Pre-Orders, and More!!
The Book Cover Showdown Champion!!
The Book Cover Showdown is over! Six covers took the challenge. Four were quickly left in the dust. For a time two covers ran neck-in-neck in the polls, but at the end of the day, one cover was left standing as the clear winner (without even needing the stupid Electoral College to "win"). Today, it's … Continue reading The Book Cover Showdown Champion!!
All Hail the Glorious Outline!
This week brought about an excellent opportunity to break out my Happy Dance Shoes and kick up my heels in ecstatic, delirious, over-the-moon-with-elation joy because The Outline is complete. As you may remember, several weeks ago I had to break the sad news that Book Three of my fantasy series will not be published this … Continue reading All Hail the Glorious Outline!
Writing Time Trepidation
Although we're still a couple weeks out from the next Friday the 13th, and Wednesday the 27th just doesn't have an ominous tone to it, I am a little afraid today. I haven't written about it much, but I am still working on The Maze, the third book in my Osteria Chronicles series. I kind … Continue reading Writing Time Trepidation
Behind the Book: Setting Sail on the Argo
Happy Friday Everyone! This week's Behind the Book feature takes a peek at the adventures Jason had aboard the Argo on his way to fetch the Golden Fleece and how those mythological adventures tie into my upcoming novel The Voyage: Book Two of The Osteria Chronicles. Sailing Away In Mythology In Greek mythology, once Jason … Continue reading Behind the Book: Setting Sail on the Argo
Behind the Book: Just Who is Jason?
Happy Friday Everyone! As promised last week, I'm starting up the first of several Behind the Book features as we head into the launch of The Voyage: Book Two of The Osteria Chronicles. Just as Book One was a re-imagining of the myths of Hercules, book two of the series re-imagines the myths surrounding Jason … Continue reading Behind the Book: Just Who is Jason?
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