From 2015 to 2016
Here we are again at the end of another year. Every year I like to look back on what I did and look forward to what comes next; these posts are tagged annual review if you want to go back in time. This past year has been a major one for me, both personally and professionally, and while I can’t say I loved 2015, I believe it will become (in hindsight) a valuable one.
Out Today: Tremontaine Episode 8, "A City Without Chocolate"
Tremontaine is in full swing now, and after a week off, it's back with the second of my three episodes, "A City Without Chocolate." It’s available to buy at Serial Box (where it comes with the wonderful audiobook too) or at Kindle or iBooks.
I have a new book deal!
This has been in the works for many months, but I've been unable to share the news until now: I have a new book deal! I'm writing another young adult novel, and this one is a mystery.
Out Today: Tremontaine Episode 4, "A Wake in Riverside"
Today the first of my three Tremontaine episodes is available! It's called "A Wake in Riverside" and it's available to buy at Serial Box (where it comes with the wonderful audiobook too) or at Kindle or iBooks.
Tremontaine launches today!
Today is launch day for Tremontaine, the collaborative serial that I’ve been working on since March with creator Ellen Kushner, co-writers Alaya Dawn Johnson, Joel Derfner, Racheline Maltese, Patty Bryant, and guest author Paul Witcover.
A Beginner’s Guide to Researching Your Diverse* Fantasy or Science Fiction Novel
Questions about how to do research are among the most common questions I hear when it comes to writing books based on non-white cultures. Often the questions are like this: “Are there any resources that will be sure to help?” (emphasis mine) The answer is: no. There is no guarantee that any resources will be universally seen as true and right.