Book Release News: Alejandro’s Coin
I’m thrilled to introduce my first middle-grade novel, Alejandro’s Coin, to the world. It will be released on April 2nd, and the ebook is available for pre-order now!
The Note: A Historical Mystery by Allison Maruska
I love this review of The Note! The Note: A Historical Mystery by Allison Maruska
Time for a Shiny New Update
Me: *lifts rock under which I’d stored my blog* Me: *brushes off dirt, relocates roly poly into the grass* Me: *cracks knuckles* Remember when I used to write things? That was neat. Actually, I have been writing, and I’ll get to that in a bit. First, I thought I’d share what I’ve been up to…
Creation, Character, and Controversy: What Went Into The Note?
Today’s the day! The Note: A Historical Mystery is officially part of the literary world. When I started writing it over a year ago, I had no idea how timely its story would be or how its release would be scarier than any I’ve done. Why would a book release be scary, you ask? For…
Upcoming Book News and Cover Reveal
It’s been a hot minute since I had a new book out, so this is very exciting. Allow me to introduce you to The Note: A Historical Mystery. The ebook is now available for pre-order at a reduced price and will be released August 2, 2022! The paperback won’t be far behind. Here’s the official…
Selling at an Event? Add These Three S’s to Catch More Eyes
Last month, my friend Heather Kindt and I sold books at Albuquerque Comic Con, our fifth event where we shared table space, learned and relayed each other’s pitches, and vied for the attention of new readers. This being our fifth time selling together, in addition to each of us attending writing- and book-related conferences individually,…
The Year That Was, And What’s To Come
*creeps up to dusty, neglected blog* *blows dust off neglected blog* *coughs* Much better. It’s strange to discuss the past year, isn’t it? For me, it was divided into two parts. The first part was filled with remote teaching and online tutoring, which, given the circumstances requiring those things, made me loathe my computer. Not…
This Has Been A Scary Year, So Why Not Add More Horror?
More horror in the form of anthologies, that is. It’s no secret that pandemic times have been rough for everyone. For me, a year of remote teaching along with editing and tutoring side gigs, which require almost constant computer use and related technological adventures, has made me want to do this at the end of…
Review: Wishweaver, Tales of Whimsy, Book One
I had the privilege of reading early an absolutely adorable children’s chapter book. I even got my own, real copy. Neener neener. I’m reviewing Wishweaver, written and illustrated by J.H. Winter, as both an author and an elementary educator. In both arenas, Whimsy’s journey–and it literally is a journey–is one that will delight young readers…
New Editorial Review of Dreams of Justice
I’ve been quiet on the blogosphere lately, but that doesn’t mean things aren’t happening. For example, DOJ received its first Editorial Review from The Book Review Directory! Here’s part of it: Paranormal mysteries rely heavily on tight plotting and attention to detail, and in both respects this book hits the mark. Maruska used alternating timelines…
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