An Author’s Work is Never Done?

Hooray! I’m officially on vacation… from the day job. However, my work as an author is ongoing. It’s a labor of love, though. You’d be amazed how much editing and revising you can accomplish as a passenger in a vehicle. Admittedly, this part of the process may kill a tree or two; I save it for when I feel the book is close to a final revision.

Before I left for my vacation, I printed out (double-sided) most of Wyldling Trials, except for the last four chapters of the book, which have not been critiqued yet. Then I took out my blue pen and began going over the manuscript with a fine-toothed comb. Metaphorically speaking, of course. Combing a page of paper in a literal sense does little to facilitate the revision process, and I do not recommend it.

I also plan to get some work done on a project in between visits to the beach. There’s a first draft of a novella that needs finishing before the end of June. For now, I’m keeping it a mystery, but it is not directly related to the Wyldling Dream series. I know; what a shock! As soon as I have this new story critiqued and edited, I’m going to try it out Kindle Vella. Stay tuned for more.

I’m off to the beach.

Author Interview – A Noble Review

I had the honor of being interviewed by three awesome young ladies last week! Check it out on Instagram. We had a blast. It was great to meet and chat with them. I was happy to hear they enjoyed reading Wyldling Snare! It’s fun to find out what different folks get out of the book. They asked me insightful questions—both about Wyldling Snare and about being a writer, in general. Hopefully my answers were helpful and informative for aspiring authors. 

Soon, the Noble Girls plan to post their content on Youtube in podcast form. If you don’t want to miss out, then may I suggest subscribing to their channel? The Noble Girls review all sorts of YA literature, so I recommend following them on Facebook and Instagram to see what they have on the docket. And if you happen to be a YA author, you can also request that they review your book. Look for their email address on their Facebook page or you can message them via Instagram.

Featured Books:

Torrent by Paul J Bennett

A kingdom in turmoil, a family seeking revenge!

Book seven of the Frozen Flame series. Released May 30, 2023

Carlingen is a beacon of hope, promising fame and fortune but delivering neither.

Athgar and Natalia, hoping to make their stay in the city short, arrive to find a nation on the brink of chaos. The king’s court is rife with treachery and deceit, while the streets are infested with resentment and turmoil. Into this mix comes word the family is plotting to re-establish their dominance over the Continent.

Seeking to leverage Carlingen’s instability, Ostrova demands land and is willing to do anything to acquire it.

The spectre of war looms large, threatening to cut off Athgar and Natalia from the very home they seek to return to in Torrent, the seventh installment of Paul J Bennett’s series, The Frozen Flame.

Pre-order Torrent now and get ready for the approaching storm!

New to the series? Get to know Athgar and Natalia in their origin stories, Into the Fire & The Awakening, then pick up Book One: Ashes to learn how they met!

Discovering Your Neighbor by Shane Shepherd

Discovering Your Neighbor is a prequel that takes you on a journey to a mysterious world beyond our own. The book, written by Shane Shepherd, follows the story of Captain Baldwin and his team, who embark on a mission to explore the planet Neighbor, but soon realize that their journey is not as straightforward as they thought. As they navigate the unknown, Captain Baldwin must make a difficult decision between following orders and going forward with the mission, or standing up for what he believes in.

The book delves into themes of morality, sacrifice, and self-discovery as Captain Baldwin faces challenges that will change the course of his life forever. Meet new characters, uncover hidden secrets, and discover the truth behind the true purpose of the expedition. The story is rich and complex, with a thrilling narrative that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Discovering Your Neighbor is a prequel to The Neighbor You Don’t Know series, it’s a must-read for fans of the series and new readers who are looking for a thought-provoking and enthralling read. Written by Shane Shepherd, this book will take you on an exciting journey that will question everything you thought you knew about your neighbor, and ultimately make you question what is worth fighting for.

More Books!

Dark Flights of Fantasy – Kindle Unlimited Promo

Searching for your next favorite story? These books are all free on Kindle Unlimited, June 15 – 30th. Get them before they’re gone!

An Epic Fantasy Summertime Giveaway

These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available FREE for a limited time.

SciFi and Fantasy MegaGiveAway

Here’s more freebies! These books will be available until June 30th.

Disclaimer: I have not read all of these books and cannot vouch for content quality. If you aren’t satisfied with what you find, please don’t send the Brute Squad after me.

Have you read Wyldling Snare?

A knight’s first duty is to his realm. When another world calls, will he answer? The wrong choice might destroy all he loves.

Apprentice knight Enoch Northward isn’t ready to lead. But when he returns home to find his mentor dead and the heir-apparent missing, he knows he must rise to the challenge.

But the horrifying truth of his guardian’s death and disappearance of his friends leaves the grieving knight with no time to mourn. In search of answers, he ventures into the forbidden forest. There he discovers a portal leading to another world – and a girl who shares his faith and dreams.

The realm hangs in the balance as a mysterious enemy schemes to destroy it, but not all peril comes from the outside. Enoch himself harbors a secret that could destroy all he loves…

Obligatory Cat Photo

Have a wonderful week! Next time, I’ll have fun vacation photos and videos to share. 🙂