SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!! *jumps up and down like a kid at Christmas* That’s right, folks! This nerd’s biggest dream has come true…okay, it’s not my BIGGEST dream, but it’s pretty damn awesome! I actually get to attend a conference where I will get to hang with fellow nerds and have a kick-ass time! GalaxyFest will feature TV […]
My Books on Film Part II
Part I of this blog was me indulging in a little dreaming of who would play my characters if my Portals of Destiny books ever get made into movies. For me, it’s imperative to have a solid picture of my characters so I can bring them to life and so I can remember what color […]
My Books on Film
No, none of my books have been optioned for film…YET! I think it’s a dream for any author to see their book come to life on the big screen. I know it’s definitely one of my biggest dreams. As I wrote The Chosen, I pictured the various characters in my mind: how tall they were, […]
What’s in a Book Cover?
There’s been a few posts in various Facebook groups that deal with book covers. And I can’t help but feel frustrated when the “rules” raise their ugly heads. As soon as someone starts saying things like “Well, in this genre, this is what you typically see”, or “This is what I would have done”, I […]
Neat Little Package or Cliffhanger?
This photo taken from Panoramio This post has been prompted by yet other people quoting the rules of writing: thou shalt not end a novel on a cliffhanger. This is where I roll my eyes and pinch the bridge of my nose in frustration. No cliffhangers?!? Are you kidding me? I recently had the privilege […]
Book Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!
I am giving away an autographed copy of The Chosen, the first book in the Portals of Destiny series! The contest ends June 27th! It’s only open to US residents (the shipping would kill me overseas! Sorry!!!). Please visit Goodreads and enter! I will also be doing a giveaway of my new YA novel, Dangerous […]
Review of Angst by David J Pedersen
I am often surprised by the kind of work that can come from Indie authors. This was one of them! I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend this to anyone that enjoys fantasy. The author’s use of language has me cracking up in places (bosomtastic…THAT one should be in the dictionary!!!). The title of […]
Second Review for Shattered Destiny
The second review for Shattered Destiny just came in! This one is from Mark Stone, author of Things to do in Denver When You’re Undead (June 2011). Most second books and movies suffer from what I call Middle Child Syndrome. They usually suck. Check out Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. See what I […]
Night of the Grizzlies
I was flipping through channels last night and stopped on a PBS re-run called Night of the Grizzlies. I have always been fascinated with these monstrous creatures. If there is ever an animal that embodies the spirit of the Rocky Mountains, the grizzly is it. Their size and power is enough to make the toughest […]
It’s the Final Countdown!
I know many of you are singing the 80′s song by Europe in your head, and while that’s totally appropriate, it’s not exactly what I was talking about! ***I do have that song and many others by the group in my iPod by the way*** What I am referring to in this case is the […]














