As promised, here are the collected tweets from September’s #WIPJoy Twitter event. Read on to find out a little about In Numina – the sequel to Murder In Absentia. I’m publishing this a little late – because as a tale of haunted houses it fits the Halloween season. (And don’t forget to check back next […]
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Historical-Fantasy vs Science-Fantasy vs Speculative Fiction
This is an opinion column, originally written for the Science-Fantasy Society, and first published on their blog here. It collects my thoughts on writing historical fantasy, at least in relation to the blending of science fiction & fantasy. Science Fantasy and Historical Fantasy Historical Fantasy is “a category of fantasy and genre […]
Another #AchievementUnlocked!
And this one is just in time for Indie Author Day and Virtual Fantasy Con!! Today, my dear friends, I am celebrating a first-time achievement, one that puts my right up there with such luminaries as JRR Tolkien, Stephen King and JK Rowling! Today I am the happy recipient of…. <drum-roll> … my first 1-star […]
Virtual Fantasy Con Awards – I’m a Finalist!
In preparation for Virtual Fantasy Con next week (and I do hope to see you there!) the organisers are running an awards program. It seems like I’m a finalist in all categories I’m participating in… 🙂 OK, Felix would like to mention that technically it’s his memoirs, so his awards. So if you like either (or […]
Another #AchievementUnlocked and Upcoming Events
First for the achievement: I’ve been the subject of an official press release! And not for getting arrested! 😀 This is part of my sponsorship of the UnDead Prom. You can read the full text of the press release here. And, if you live around California, I highly suggest you check out the UnDead Prom too! […]
September #WIPJoy
Just a quick update, that I am participating the September edition of #WIPJoy on Twitter! If you’d like to learn more about the next upcoming Felix mystery, hear to this link (and this week was particularly fun – it’s all in Felix’s voice!) Just like last time, when it’s done I’ll post a summary of all […]
I’m not dead!
I’m just moving house… In between all the packing, cleaning, and Ikea wizardry, most of my reading and writing has been limited to to-do lists. Most… because I did manage to finish a new Felix short story! This one has been lying in my WIP pile for quite a while. It’s a bit darker than […]
#MissMuseMe
Every week, B E Van de Viere (aka Miss Muse) posts an image as a short writing prompt, under the tag #MissMuseMe. She has a great knack to find really captivating images. Last week’s image was this one: *Writing Prompt!*#MissMuseMe Write a sentence to go w/ this picture!Photo @Ideal_Victoria pic.twitter.com/fp4GyJ5Qqj — Miss Muse (@bevandeviere) August 11, […]
Building Engagement (Sales Model post #2)
This is a continuation of the Sales Model of an Indie Author post, and part of my musings during and about my journey to become a highly successful author. This also comes in the wake of the Fifty for Fifty celebration we ran last month. A lot of fellow indie authors asked me how I got there […]
Results of 50-for-50 Murder In Absentia Promotion
These are some of my favourite moments from the 50 for 50 promotion we ran throughout July for Murder In Absentia! The results in publicity and sales were excellent, and the momentum seems to be carrying forward well into August now! So very happy with the overall results. The next big promo we’ll run will have […]