Tag: Nutcracker Retelling

  • Dear, A Noble Warrior

    Dear, A Noble Warrior

    Dear, A Noble Warrior I cannot believe it’s been a full year since you finally hit the shelves. I wrote you with intense burnout, and honestly did not expect anyone to love you. Wow. I was wrong. You were my hardest project, and the one where I saw God come through for me the most. My love…

  • Which ANW Character Are YOU? (And Announcing the Giveaway Winner!)

    Which ANW Character Are YOU? (And Announcing the Giveaway Winner!)

    The title of this post basically explains everything. XD Have you read ANW yet? Are you curious about that on the very slight chance that you get sucked into a book and have to live out the story like a character…which character you would be? Kind and caring Marie? The grand Lord Dasilmer? Fun loving…

  • Valentines Day Giveaway!

    Valentines Day Giveaway!

    It’s almost Valentines Day, and I can only guess how many giveaways are happening right now. So I decided to go ahead and add my own giveaway to the mix! Want to win a hardcover copy, featuring illustrations by the author? Want to win said hardcover…signed by the author?? You’ll have a chance to win…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • What Readers are Saying…

    What Readers are Saying…

    The first reviews have come in for A Noble Warrior!! *throws confetti, cheers, and panics* I’m so so excited that ANW has been sent to the ARC readers (despite tech problems that sent all my emails to spam…XD), and they’re starting to dive into Cassian and Marie’s world! And…today I’ve got some of my favorite…

  • Know the Novel Part 2: A Noble Warrior

    Know the Novel Part 2: A Noble Warrior

    Today I’ve got part 2 of Know the Novel, for my upcoming novella A Noble Warrior! How’s the writing going overall? It went pretty well. It took longer than expected, but the novella is finished and edited now, so I’m happy. What’s been the most fun aspect of writing this novel so far? Sending chapters…