Answering a reader question today: Melissa asks: Do you have any favorite plants or trees that you resonate with? Do you connect with nature? Answer: Yes, I do, and yes, I love being out in the forest or by the
Writing Wednesday
Victoria asks: I’ve noticed that Seattle and the East Side get a lot of coverage, would any of the books feature Kent in them at all? Answer: I’ve no doubt that eventually that city will come up somewhere. My Magic Happens series
Writing Wednesday
Victoria Asks: A question, please. Amazons are mentioned several times in The Wild Hunt series and I wanted to ask if there is a possibility of a short story about their island and perhaps a character or two? Answer: Probably
Writing Wednesday
Melissa asks: How do you keep so many different storylines going at the same time in your head? You absolutely amaze me with your brilliance! I love the incredible detail and cross series references in many stories. Answer: I’m just
Writing Wednesday
Evy asks: Does Mrs. Galenorn use her husband as inspiration for her characters love interest? The one that immediately comes to mind is Herne and Ember. Answer: Not really. Now, we did have a whirlwind relationship, and like most of
Writing Wednesday
Melissa asks: I’m intrigued by The Crow Man from Whisper Hollow. How did you come up with the description for him? I really couldn’t find anything about him online. Answer: You won’t, because I made him up. He’s a creation
Writing Wednesday
Ruthie asks: I love your work! How are you so prolific? What inspires you so? Answer: My mind is always active–I’m always wondering, “What if…?” Truthfully, most writers don’t know where their ideas come from–they’re everywhere if you just look
Writing: Word Sprints
Recently one of my readers asked me if I use word sprints, and if that helps me finish my books. The truth is, I use sprints all the time–not just to finish a book. I find the Pomodoro technique is
More Reader Questions
A couple more reader questions today! Sarah asks: Lost track of where we’re were with Patreon story. Dark Huntress. I know we’ve stopped Patreon but will we get the full story? I’m actually working on my Patreon page again to make it
Answering Reader Questions
Today I’m answering three questions (well, one has multiple parts). 1: Ryan asks: I have a question re: MCAS and associated allergies. Something my husband’s cousin said yesterday got me to thinking, and now I’m wondering how cat litter interacts with