Tag: Writing Life
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Writing “The End” on Tales of Sea & Teeth (Draft 1)!
83,477 words. 326 pages. Draft 1 of Tales of Sea & Teeth, the epic conclusion to the Lost Guardians trilogy, is officially complete! Writing “the end” on the last page of a first draft is always exhilarating, but this book in particular feels especially satisfying. As the final book of a trilogy, it wraps everything…
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Happy World Beard Day! Celebrating Unshaven Heroes.
Today, we celebrate the bearded book boyfriends—the rugged, the scruffy, the gloriously unshaven heroes who prove a little facial hair can go a long way. 🔥 And then there’s Torek Renaar from Beyond the Next Star, who looked at “bearded hero” and said, “why stop at the face? 😂 My favorite Lorienok commander comes equipped…
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Social Media Milestone: 1K Followers on Facebook & Instagram
I have officially hit 1K followers on both my Facebook and Instagram author pages! Thank you for joining me on this writing journey. My favorite trope has always been slow burn—that delicious, boiling anticipation makes the eventual pay off oh so sweet. After over ten years of publishing, I’ve learned to savor these sweet milestones,…
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Only 10K More Words Until THE END on Draft One!
I’m officially just 10,000 words away from typing “THE END” on Draft 1 of Tales of Sea & Teeth, Book 3 of my viking-inspired romantasy trilogy. Ahhh! 😭🖤 After three books of monsters, magic, battles, bloodshed, banter, and—of course—falling hopelessly in love, I can’t quite believe I’m this close to finishing this story. There are still…
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Musical Inspiration for Tales Of Sea & Teeth: Spotify Playlist Download!
I’m so thrilled to be featured as a spotlight on the Funk-N-Fiction blog! The feature discusses my relationship with music and how it inspires my writing, especially my current work in progress: Tales of Sea & Teeth. A Viking-inspired romantasy filled with pirates, monsters, ancient magic, and second-chance romance, nothing captures the soaring highs and…
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Literary Indulgence Festival: Meet Your Next Book Boyfriend!
I’m packed and prepped for this year’s Literary Indulgence Festival! Stop by and say hello tomorrow, Saturday, July 18, 10am-4pm, at the Florida State College At Jacksonville – Kent Campus. This year’s programming will explore how education and literature shape voices, strengthen communities, and inspire lifelong engagement with the written word. It’s sure to be…
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Back in the Burg & Hometown Writing Walks
Writing while at the beach or walking laps around my neighborhood gets the creative juices flowing, but this week, I enjoyed writing while walking around my hometown! From J M Hill Elementary School and Dansbury Park to Brodhead Creek and East Stroudsburg University, I wrote chapter 14 in Tales of Sea & Teeth, book 3…
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Headshots & Pygmy Rattlesnake Bite Survival
Check out these new author headshots courtesy of my talented husband, Derek Bradley! Which is your favorite? I’m deciding which to use for my website, social media profiles, media kit, back covers, etc. This photoshoot was a memorable experience, ending with me being bitten by a pygmy rattlesnake. Luckily, I experienced the best case scenario—very…
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WIP Update: Lost Guardians Trilogy Character Inspo
My newest work in progress is the Lost Guardians trilogy. Book 1, Secrets of Blade & Sky, is currently being pitched to publishers. Book 2, Promises of Earth & Poison, is just about wrapped (minus a few nit picky edits)! And I’m actively writing book 3, Tales of Sea & Teeth. These books have been…
