Dark Fantasy & Horror Author
Things are not as clear cut as they used to be. Previously, traditional publishing meant you wrote the book, the publishers sorted cover art, editing, marketing & had the control. Self publishing meant you covered costs for everything and didn't have the resources available to presses. Now everything is different. The publishing industry is becoming…
So in case you're not following me on social media - It's Happy Cover Art Day to me! Woo Hoo! Today is the day that The Bloody Maiden's cover is revealed to the world... isn't it beautiful! I'm in the unique position of co-founding our publishing company Ink & Fable Ltd. so although I am…
So recently, these past few weeks, I've been really struggling to get any words down. Prior to this slump I was feeling super inspired & all I wanted to do was write... & then it stopped. I would try to write each day & barely manage 50 words. Some days I don't even feel that…
★★★★★ 5 out of 5, this series never disappoints! Key Aspects... pirate shipskick arse sirensforgotten memoriespotential romancegods & mortals working together I'm sure you've guessed by now that I'm Kaitlin Bellamy's biggest nerdiest fan so naturally I loved every second of the third Mapweaver novel, Wayfinder. Fox's journey from young boy desperate to join his…
I received a text the other day from a friend, asking how you begin outlining & planning a novel. Since I've already begun word vomiting everything I know onto her, I thought I might as well write a blog post for all of you as well. There are a number of structures you can follow…
Tell us a little about yourself & your background A wild, red-headed six-year-old girlchild belongs to me, and my husband is his royal majesty, King of the Geeks. I’m sure you’ve heard of him. 😊 I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but now live in Calgary, Canada. Other than that, art is…
Tell us a little about yourself & your background When I was little my parents would tell me stories every night. My mom would read to me (Anne of Green Gables and Tom Sawyer were our favourites) and my dad would make up new tales. They both work in theatre, so I guess stories were…
Something that everyone in the writing business (not necessarily trad) will have to deal with eventually... writing a blurb. I don't know about you but the thought of it fills me with fear. But it's got to be done, so I scoured the internet for tips on the basics to get myself, & you lovely…
★★★★★ 5 out of 5 again! Could this series BE any better? Key Aspects... Mysterious MagicAn Amazingly Weird & Wonderful CityOld FriendsNew PowersWanderlust! Oh my, oh my, oh my... if you read my blog post on Monday you'll be aware of how much I have fallen in love with Windswept by Kaitlin Bellamy. Well... luckily…
★★★★★ 5 out of 5, a crazy perfect score! Key Aspects... Travelling Magic FolkDiverse Interesting CulturesInsane World BuildingPowerful GodsAdorably Wonderful Characters I have yet to ever give a book 5 stars in a book review or on Goodreads, take that as a sign that there is literally nothing I could suggest to improve this book.…
