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So you're stuck in the query trenches...
Some insights into why agents might be rejecting your book
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Hello again
A reintroduction after some time away
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September AMA
Hi, everyone! I’m back from my summer hiatus and excited to kick off another AMA. It’s only been a few weeks, but it feels like ages since…
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July 2023
June 2023
When things don't go as planned
In publishing, it happens a lot, both in big ways and small
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June AMA
It’s June! Happy Pride!! My apologies for this post being a day late. The arrival of June completely took me by surprise this year. I can’t beli…
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May 2023
Promoting a paperback release
Some thoughts on author promo efforts in the current publishing landscape
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Deleted Scene: CONTAGION's original opening
A look at how the first scene of my sci-fi horror novel evolved from first draft
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The exclusivity effect
How the rise of special editions and bonus material have reshaped the book world
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May AMA
It’s MAY! You may ask me anything. (Did you see what I did there? Huh? 😉) Ahem… Ask me all your questions about writing, books, publishing, and…
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April 2023
Reflections a decade after debuting
11 things I've learned about publishing since my first book released
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How to Query, Part 4: Signing with an agent
Everything you need to know about accepting an offer of representation
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