Category: Fun!

  • The Soundtrack of ANW

    The Soundtrack of ANW

    A Noble Warrior is retelling of one of my absolute favorite fairytales, the Nutcracker. So it felt fitting, since I cannot write without music, to the Nutcracker soundtrack. …yes, I literally listened to this soundtrack for almost a year while writing and editing ANW. XD And thus, some very specific songs got cemented as very…

  • Happy Birthday WtSSA!

    Happy Birthday WtSSA!

    Is this post a day late? Yes. Did I sit down to write it yesterday and get completely sidetracked by other writing? Also yes. Has it been (one day more than exactly) a year since my debut novella released?? YES!! *confetti cannons explode* I CANNOT BELIEVE it has been a year since When the Stars…

  • 2024 In Review

    2024 In Review

    Wow. 2024 is already almost over. A lot has happened in this year, both good and bad, and I have grown so much as a writer, blogger, and person. And…to celebrate, I am going to try my hand at a new type of post. XD Writing: Words Written (Not sure the exact amount, I think…

  • A Noble Warrior Release!

    A Noble Warrior Release!

    *screams* I can’t believe it!! A Noble Warrior is out! This not-so-little novella has been a product of tears, sweat, and who knows—there was probably some blood in there too. XD But it’s become something really special, and I’m so so excited to introduce it to the world. It’s a very different type of story…

  • The “Christmas” Eggs of ANW

    The “Christmas” Eggs of ANW

    Curious about some of the hidden nods to the Nutcracker in A Noble Warrior? Interested in the crazy behind the scenes to ANW? Welp, you’re in luck! Today I’ve got a dive into some of my favorite “Christmas” Eggs from ANW. Keep reading to the end for a non-spoiler list of my favorite moments from…

  • A Peek Into the World of A Noble Warrior

    A Peek Into the World of A Noble Warrior

    *Two curtains pull back, inviting you down a dark tunnel* Welcome to the Divided Lands! I am so glad you could join me in a tour of our wonderful countries. *The tunnel slowly bends to the right as you walk, a cold breeze dancing past with the sharp, fresh scent of pine* *A glowing silver…

  • Author Interview With Madisyn Carlin

    Author Interview With Madisyn Carlin

    Almost exactly two years ago, Madisyn Carlin gave me my first author interview. That interview actually became a huge step in my writing journey, as I would have never gotten to know Madisyn and eventually published WtSSA and ANW without it. In honor of it—and just for fun, because why not?—Madisyn posted a new interview…

  • Help Crash the Market!

    Help Crash the Market!

    Guess what… *Sits in shock for a moment that it somehow has reached this point* *Shakes myself and remembers I’m writing a blog post* A Noble Warrior‘s release tour signups are now open!! Ack, I cannot believe it. XD Want to help me crash the market?? Want to help me flood the world with so…

  • Free Goodies?? (And A Sneak Peek of ANW’s First Page…)

    Free Goodies?? (And A Sneak Peek of ANW’s First Page…)

    Everyone loves free goodies, right? How about a chance to put a signed bookplate inside your book and thus have a fancy signed book from the author? What about…a book illustrated by the author?? Interested yet? XD Today I’m super excited to reveal some of the special fancy touches I am giving ANW’s hardcover, and…

  • Black Friday Galore!

    Black Friday Galore!

    Hey, everyone! Today I’ve got a short list of some of my favorite book-related Black Friday sales that are either currently happening, or will be soon. All of them have quite a bit to do with supporting indie authors, so I hope you snatch up the chance to use a sale or two! Want to…