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A Pirate Short Story Finds a Home
I’m so excited to announce the preorder for Tales from the Pirate’s Cove. This anthology from Inklings Press has an incredible collection of eclectic tales of pirates from all walks of life in many, entertaining genres. I feel so lucky to be included with these talented writers. My short story takes place on Space Station…
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I am a MASTER (of Arts in Publishing)
That’s right! I am now a MASTER: Master of Arts in Publishing anyway. Hey, it’s still impressive. I feel prepared to take Cursed Dragon Ship Publishing to the next level. Thanks to Western Colorado University, I reaped the benefits of the vast knowledge and experience of Kevin J. Anderson who guided his first cohort through…
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Tarbin’s False Prophet Launch Recording
Did you miss the launch of Tarbin’s False Prophet? I’m so sorry you can’t win the free giveaways, but you can still participate in the fun. The recording is up on YouTube for your viewing pleasure here. You never know. You might meet your next favorite author! Have you longed to start the Recharging series?…
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Tarbin’s False Prophet Launch
It’s time for book two in the Recharging series. I’m so excited for you to adventure with Talia and Tanin. As a kick off to their new quests, please join us on Tuesday, June 9th from 7-9pm Central time on Twitch.tv/CursedDragonShip. For everyone who made it last time, you know how it works. For everyone…
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Tarbin’s True Heir Re-Launch Party
Cursed Dragon Ship Publishing, LLC, the independent publisher I founded, is throwing a Twitch party for the re-release of Tarbin’s True Heir. Instead of writing another blog with the same details, I’m going to put the link for THAT one so you can join in on the fun. I don’t want all my tried-and-true readers…
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Ten Things I Learned at Superstars Writing Seminar 2020
Superstars Writing Seminar is unique amongst the countless writing conferences across the country. Not only is this event focused on the business of writing–though they have added a craft day on Wednesday–Superstars encourages close interaction with industry professionals going so far as groups of us eating lunch and dinner together. Everyone is approachable and friendly,…
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Pre Dragon Con Jitters
One of the members of our critique group has a character who speaks to us through her diary. Sometimes she says things like “I’m so sorry I haven’t written in a long time. Things have been maddening around here.” I feel like that’s what I need to do now. It HAS been maddening, but in…
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PSA from an Acquisitions Editor
As the acquisitions editor at Inklings Publishing, my job is to read the submissions box in search of the next book to publish. Yes, I suppose, you could call me a gatekeeper. But that’s not how I see myself. My ONE goal is to find a book, with engaging characters, that makes sense from beginning…
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New Year’s Reset
One more year, one more reset. I love resets. I’m one of those crazy people who LOVE Mondays, because it’s the beginning of the week and a new chance for me to fix the stuff that went wrong last week. I’ve already written a blog about that if you’re curious. Today ups the reset button…
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Four Helpful Writing Podcasts
In my recent position as chauffeur to my teenage children, I find myself in the car a lot. I can’t write or edit while driving. (Yes, I know, there are many authors who can dictate, but I’m not one of them. My talking brain and my writing brain are separate entities. Anyone who has had…