My (New) Literary Agent

Yikes, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged on here! It’s hardly an excuse, but life has been pretty hectic over the last 18 months, what with having released 4 books since the beginning of last year, and my next one coming out in like 8 weeks. So, uh, sorry? *Awkward apologetic face* I do,…

Writer’s Block

  “How do you deal with writer’s block?” This is easily the most common question I get asked. But the very fact that so many people ask implies that it’s a real thing that writers struggle with, so I figured I should finally post my advice for all to read. Do I struggle with writer’s…

How Do I Get My Book Published?

One of the questions I’m frequently asked is along these lines: “I’ve written a book… but how do I get it published?” The thing is, as simple as that question might seem, the answer is considerably more complicated—and lengthy. But given how many people ask, I figure I should try and answer it as best…

SYDNEY TOMORROW!!!

Tomorrow I’m flying to the beautiful Sydney for two FABULOUS events and, in case you can’t tell, I’m super excited!

How Do I Get Stories From My Head To My Page?

Over the last year I’ve presented a number of writing workshops, and something I’m asked over and over again by budding authors is this: “How do I get what’s in my head out onto a page?” I’ve always found this a fascinating question, because for me, it just happens, and very little thought process goes into making it…

Journal entry after completing RAELIA in 2011

Given that RAELIA will be officially released in a week, imagine my excitement at stumbling upon this journal entry I wrote after I finished my first draft of book two! For those who don’t know, both AKARNAE and RAELIA were written before I was offered a publishing deal at the beginning of 2014, and I’m…