Writing Update

I took the last few weeks off from weekly blog posts because I was working hard on draft four of Daughter of Sorcery. And now it's done! I sent it off to a potential publisher a few days ago, and I sent it to a few more alpha readers too. I'm really proud of how …

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Life Updates

The last year and a half has been crazy for everyone. A lot has happened in my life and with my writing during that time, which many of you might not know about, so here’s an update! (If you want more book-related updates, I'm starting a list for a future newsletter, so feel free to …

Fairy Tale Retellings and Pantsing

I’ve been writing for a long time. Since before I could physically write, in fact. My first book was called Bilbo Baggins Meets His Friends. I did the illustrations, and my mom wrote my dictated words. Bilbo and his friends have some crazy hats, for some reason that I no longer understand. Then came my …

Heartmender and Life Updates

If you're here for the Heartmender review, read on. If you're here for Kelly's life updates, just scroll down a bit! Heartmender Review Narnia meets Dante’s Inferno in this Christian-inspired YA fantasy by V. Romas Burton 4 out of 5 stars Meet Adelaide Tye, an outcast girl who will do anything to save her brother, …

Mighty Fine Shindig

Not that the last five weeks were quite as bad as a duel for my life. After all, I didn’t get stabbed (although a few of my characters did). But I do sometimes feel like I’m wearing not my usual clothing at a fancy ball where I don’t fit in, only to throw a punch …

So It Begins

Not that I expect the next step of my life to include battling overwhelming forces and fighting for dear life whilst the dark sky pours down rain, but it may be something of a battle, if mostly against myself and my own habits. I also intend to be my own Éomer/Erkenbrand, saving the day with dedication, …