This past week was the biggest event of the year for gamers, E3! And of course, I wasn't going to miss it. There were many ups, many downs, and I decided to look under the scope and give my comments on them! I'm going to utilize my concept of "the good, the bad, and the [...]
This past weekend, I got to take a much needed break from my insanely busy life as an author, editor, and voice actor. But I also got to endure a rather life-changing experience for the VO side of me. This past weekend... I auditioned at Anime Central for Bang Zoom Studios. I'll be honest. I [...]
Here's part two of my Valentine's Day special saga! Romance is a sub-genre that was always a bit tricky to me in my fantasy novels. I almost never decided to have "ships" in my books, because I felt as though characters should be embraced for more than just a pairing that occurs. I had been [...]
Starting a new story has always been a massive struggle for me. With my last novel series, "The Final Lesson," I already knew how I wanted that story to begin. It was only fitting to start with the main plot theme of the story, Leilana preparing to venture off and start her journey to become [...]
The last week of my life has been incredibly exhausting, but it has also been wonderfully fruitful for my creative state. In this week, I got to finish NaNoWriMo, but in a whirlwind twist, I won by completing my current novel project, "Gravekeeper!" It was two years in the making, and it's going to need [...]
Anyone that writes or creates knows that putting yourself out there as one such creator knows that the price to pay is criticism. As an author, I'm certainly no exception to that virtue, and in the two years that I've been published, I have to say, some days, the toll is pretty heavy. So heavy [...]
One good thing about being an author is looking forward to all of the cons that you can participate in! There are endless possibilities just waiting to be unlocked with your pass-key. Or badge. Whatever you'd like to call it. This week in particular, I spent my time prepping for one of my favorite local [...]
I decided that this is going to be my new segment for my blogs, usually when I'm speaking on less advice-like moves, more groundbreaking and fun aspects! So, what's today's? What to Expect When You're... Hunting Much like a video game where you're hunting down your trophies and achievements, there is success for you to [...]
Sometimes as an author, you have your breakdowns. As an Indie, I'm no exception to the rule. But I think being an Indie makes you far more susceptible to heartbreaks and headaches in the world. So, what do I mean by "heartbreaks and headaches?" Well, I'll start with this. Every creative person in the world [...]
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