Author & Ecologist
Avila University started its regular spring semester about two weeks ago. Seems I've hardly drawn a breath, and the month has already slipped by! After some worry that I might be teaching an overload again this spring, I managed to negotiate with the powers that be so that my teaching obligations remain within contract. This... Continue Reading →
I don't usually come back twice in one week, but I have some news that's too good not to share. Yesterday, Kirkus Reviews published it's review of Sword of Shadows, Book 2 of The Silver Web. Before I tell you what they said, let me put this in context: I've been through the editorial review cycle a couple times, and... Continue Reading →
This is it! The last week of my virtual book tour with Goddess Fish Promotions to celebrate the release of Sword of Shadows, Book Two of The Silver Web. Giveaways and promotions are ongoing. This week is your last chance to enter the virtual book tour giveaway for your chance to win a $15 B&N/Amazon gift certificate. The... Continue Reading →
This week, we continue our celebration of the release of Sword of Shadows, Book One of The Silver Web, in both Kindle and paperback editions. All of this week's stops are listed below. Remember, the more sites you visit, the more chances you can have to win a $15 B&N/Amazon gift certificate. Also, the first book in the series, Eolyn, is... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again! We're celebrating the release of Sword of Shadows, Book Two of The Silver Web in both paperback and Kindle editions, with a virtual book tour. Over the next three weeks, I'll be visiting a new blog every day, courtesy of Goddess Fish Promotions. Look for fun interviews, thought-provoking posts, lively discussions, and great... Continue Reading →
I've been kind of busy with the start of classes, among other things, so I'm going to skip the formal blog post this week. But I do want to share some news with you all. First, Sword of Shadows, which was released this past July in Kindle, is now available in paperback too! You can order it... Continue Reading →
Sword of Shadows, Book Two of The Silver Web trilogy, is now available on Kindle. Today, we're celebrating with a book blast organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Some thirty blogs are participating, and they are all listed below. Visit any one of these sites, and you can enter a giveaway for the chance to win a $15 B&N/Amazon... Continue Reading →
I want to express my deepest thanks for everyone's support during last week's post. I'm always shy to share personal matters on my blog, but your responses moved me deeply and were a great help in getting me through the week. I'm back home now, moving forward with new projects and old ambitions. And...we are... Continue Reading →
I have been thoroughly focused on two tasks lately: finishing final proofs of Sword of Shadows in preparation for the July 19th Kindle release, and polishing up my new manuscript, The Hunting Grounds, in preparation for the next round of queries and submissions. When classes are in session, I can go for days - some times weeks -... Continue Reading →
