Backup your work, please
In this digital world, making backups of my work is a necessity. I am amazed when I hear that people still don’t do it. Luckily I do, and it saved my ass.
So hey, I’ve got a new website
I launched my new website last week after my free preview ended. It seemed like a good way to celebrate the number of people who downloaded my book. And remember how I was hoping for more than 85 free downloads? Well, again, it didn’t work out quite the way I had hoped. But…
I’m free of the 9 to 5 office job
Friday marked my last day of employment. I quit two weeks ago to pursue writing full time. đ Naturally, I had to celebrate.
The universe is telling me something
On Friday, I gave two weeks notice at my office job. I will be pursuing writing full time. I won’t lie. It was difficult to walk away from a paycheck. It was the first job I have ever quit. However, everything else about the decision was easy and the reason why might surprise you.
Two months into my second novel Vermin
For my first novel Tied, I reserved my writing time for weekend mornings. I got up at 6am on Saturday and Sunday and wrote for a several hours. My first draft took eight months. For my second novel, Vermin, I’m doing it differently.
Sales and reviews, catch 22
As a new author, nothing so far has been more elusive than the all mighty review. Or should that be the sale?
Chapters 4-7: Tied, A Street Gang Novel
Welcome! Thank you for reading Chapters 1-3. Note: Please be aware that this preview contains strong language and gang violence. FOUR –Â Lamâs Grocery Dahn Lam stood outside his grocery store, moving an extended squeegee attached to a hose across the storeâs sign, Lamâs Grocery, Est. 1976. His trademark whistle hung loosely around his scrawny neck.…
Chapters 1-3: Tied, A Street Gang Novel
Welcome! Thank you for reading. Note: Please be aware that this preview contains strong language and gang violence. ONE – Purple Fingernails This wasnât the first time Jess had snuck a peek at the gun, but it was the first time she aimed it at someone. She looked across the small, cramped room to her…
Results of my free promotion
Last week, I ran a free promotion on Tied. I did a lot of preparation and had high hopes. As promised, here are my results.
First Tied giveaway is ON
Well, soon it will be on. At midnight tonight, my first free giveaway for Tied will go live. And there were a lot of details to arrange.