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Authors and Characters: A Symbiotic Relationship
While I was in the spirit of the holidays, I sat down recently and decided to watch The Man Who Invented Christmas with my mother while she was visiting with me. Dan Stevens…
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Book Review – Bleakwood Lore, the Little Book That Happened
I happily wear the editor badge for the Billy Blacksmith series by Ben Ireland. Creatively, Billy is the most fun I’ve had on a project, and a lot of that fun factor has…
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Let’s Be Authors – 6 Reasons Authors Struggle With Blogging
So….. I haven’t blogged in a while …and I’m pretty sure the world is still turning. The sun still creeps in my room every morning, reminding me of all the things that I…
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Let’s Be Authors! – Making It at FanX 2018
I had a discussion years ago, actually on a road trip to Portland with my author gal pals, about when someone “Makes It” in this business of writing. What is the threshold? I…
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An Editor’s Note: My Thoughts on Ironsoul
Ironsoul IS coming! In fact, it’s almost here. Billy Blacksmith: The Ironsoul will be release Sept. 1st and I’m super excited. Pre-order here! A few years ago, I had a gentle conversation with a…
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Salt Lake Comic Con 2017 – 1001 Author Tales!
Ten days! Salt Lake Comic Con is in TEN DAYS! And we are in Booth 1001! I expect to see everyone there. I’m anxious. I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m… just… so many things…
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FanX 2017 – Supporting Local Fantasy Authors
Today, I’m reflecting on my past experiences as I get ready for another FanX. My first FanX was an experiment. It was only me and my family and friends helping out. I…
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Serendipity – the Beginnings of Billy Blacksmith
ser·en·dip·i·ty serənˈdipədē/ noun the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. I think out of all the words that I have ever encountered (that being a…
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Book Review – Storm Front (Harry Dresden #1)
Last year at Salt Lake Comic Con 2015, I had the privilege of attending a panel with some talented authors like Terry Brooks, Jim Butcher, R.A. Salvatore and James Owens. And I was…
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Spring Into Books 2016
Free Event for Book Lovers SPRING INTO BOOKS MAY 28th, 2-6pm Viridian Center In one glorious week I have the tremendous opportunity to do something I’ve waited ALL YEAR to do – Spring…
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Book Review – Kingdom City: Resurrection
Kingdom City: Resurrection by Ben Ireland Back in February, I had the privilege of eating waffles and frites with Ben Ireland at the LTUE Writers Symposium. As a friend, I wanted to know more…
