You're not a failure. You're still an author.
You’re Still an Author!
A spiff, a spruce, and an update
You might have noticed I tied some things up around here.
Anyone else got that Separated Sequel Tailbone?
Apparently, your second rodeo is not much better than your first.
On Honesty in Book Reviews
Reviews, like so many other things, do not exist in a vacuum, and are not created equal. While bad reviews are part of the hustle, and a review should always be honest, there are reviews out there which are, for lack of a better word, simply unfair.
The Power of Consent
Like anything else, media can impact how we see ourselves, and I hope that some young reader might take away a positive idea of the importance of consent, not just in sex, but in all areas of their lives.
Review—The Book Launch Planner
This planner is designed to walk you step-by-step through many of the common tasks related to self publishing, from budgeting your cover design to templates for signing up ARC readers.
Join my Street Team!
You might be asking: B! What’s a Street Team?
Those Two-Star Days
I've leveled up as an author. Today I received my first bad review. It's not to be unexpected. It's part of the game. Do bad reviews hurt? Yes. Am I upset about it? Not really. That wasn't always the case.
Will anything ever be routine again?
My Nana and Papa, around 1954, and a cute dog. I'm home. My trip to Da Yoop was emotionally taxing and personally exhausting, but it was inarguably a good trip. I don't really know if anything will ever feel right or normal or routine again with Papa gone, but I am taking life a day... Continue Reading →
Life Goes On
January came in leading with a gut punch, and followed it up with a wicked left hook.