Category: Writing

  • ARC Sign Ups Now Open for Aiko’s Choice!

    ARC Sign Ups Now Open for Aiko’s Choice!

    Hi everyone! I know I disappeared for the second half of this year, but a lot was going on in my personal, professional, and writing lives to keep me away from updating you all. I apologize for that–at the very least, I’ll be updating you on what happened with my…

  • Come see me at the Texas Author and Reader Con this Weekend!

    Come see me at the Texas Author and Reader Con this Weekend!

    This weekend, I have a table at the Texas Author and Reader Con in Irving, TX! The Con will take place in the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. It’s completely free (except for parking), and will run from 10am-7pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. So, if you’d like…

  • Had a blast at the Bayou City Book Fest!

    Had a blast at the Bayou City Book Fest!

    I’m a little ( a lot) late on this one, but on June 28th, I attended the Bayou City Book Fest put on by Coffee Girls Boutique and Grand Events The Venue. The event was wonderful, and I had a chance to meet a few local sci-fi and fantasy authors.…

  • Aiko’s Choice Cover is Here!

    Aiko’s Choice Cover is Here!

    Great news everyone: the cover art for Aiko’s Choice has been finalized! Here it is: The design is a huge hint as to what’s going on in the book. Think you can figure out the big twist before reading? If you’d like to take a guess, feel free to drop…

  • My First Author Event: Keys and Quills!

    My First Author Event: Keys and Quills!

    On May 15th, I attended Keys and Quills. It was a local event hosted by Buy the Book and Words in the Woods, and took place at the Two Tones Dueling Piano Bar. I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to meet other local authors and interact with local readers. And…

  • Aiko’s Choice: Exciting Updates!

    It’s been a little while since my last update, but that’s because I’ve been plugging away on Aiko’s Choice. The great news is that it’s done and with my publisher! My editor is currently reading through the manuscript and plans to have notes for me soon. In the meantime, I’m…

  • YouTube Writing Tips Playlist for Aspiring Authors

    In my last blog post, I mentioned a lot of exciting stuff to look forward to in 2025. One thing I didn’t mention was social media differentiation. The (short-lived) TikTok ban made me realize that I had all of my eggs in one basket. And if the ban eventually becomes…

  • Exciting Highlights of 2024 and Plans for 2025

    2024 wound up being a crazy year. And 2025 is looking to be even crazier! Here are some of the highlights of 2024: Overall, I’m really happy about how 2024 turned out. But all of this is just the beginning of some really cool stuff happening next year. Here are…

  • The Sequel to Aiko’s Dive is Complete!

    It’s been a while since my last update, but I promise all that silence hasn’t been in vain. Aiko’s Dive did well enough that my publisher expressed interest in a sequel, and I’ve spent the last few months feverishly putting words to paper. And now that sequel is finished. Here’s…

  • Aiko’s Dive Arrives in Two Weeks!

    I’m thrilled to be able to say that Aiko’s Dive will arrive in exactly two weeks! If you want a sneak peek into the book, you can read chapter one here. And if you like chapter one, please consider picking the book up here. Your support means more money will…