Published inWriters’ Blokke·Apr 10, 2022Member-onlyGoing from Kindle Vella to NovelShadow’s Debt started off as a serial on Kindle Vella. When I had sixty episodes and we came to the end of Simone and Andre’s tale, I made it into a novel. That wasn’t as easy as it sounded. For one, serials can’t just be put into novel format without…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Mar 26, 2022Member-onlyWhy Not Try Kindle Vella?Publishing in serial format has been around for over one hundred years. One of the first known American works to be published in this manner was Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1851). Since then it has waned in popularity, but lately serial fiction has made a popular comeback…Kindle Vella2 min readKindle Vella2 min read
Mar 20, 2022Member-onlyThe Southern CardinalFantasy Something was off. Teva soared over the Southern Gate of Hell in lazy circles, studying the monolith with the sharp eyes of a gargoyle. She had been flying her patrol near the Gate when she sensed that something was wrong with it. The archway of black stone and portal…3 min read3 min read
Mar 20, 2022Member-onlyPrepping for Release — My First NovelThis week, I’m prepping for the release of Shadow’s Debt. I made the tough decision to become exclusive on Amazon Unlimited for the first ninety days. While I hate being beholden to one retailer, I don’t have any experience with launching a full-length novel. …Writing Life2 min readWriting Life2 min read
Mar 14, 2022Member-onlyMy Writing LifeThis is the start of a series on writing my publishing journey. So far, I’ve taken several twists and turns, but I’m finally producing content. My first series that is actually being published is my Nightshade Vampire series. This was not an easy one to write. Book one: Shadow’s Debt…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Feb 24, 2021Member-onlyPopular Voice-Over P2P WebsitesThere are many ways to find voice over work if you are serious about it. This article will discuss popular websites where you can find auditions for voice over jobs. These are commonly known as Pay to Play sites or P2P. P2P sites are websites where you pay a feel…Side Hustle2 min readSide Hustle2 min read
Published inRomantic Times·Feb 22, 2021Member-onlyPaying Her Debt — Part 2This is under my Emma Stone pen name. “I don’t keep secrets.” The lie slid fluidly from his tongue as Caleb walked around the bound Clarissa. She sat in the middle of the room, tied to a straight-backed chair in the middle of the room. It was the only piece…Romance Novels8 min readRomance Novels8 min read
Feb 21, 2021Member-onlyThe Expense Behind Your Audiobook CreationWhy does it cost so much to record an audiobook? People have asked me why does it cost so much for a narrator to record my audiobook. Some have complained that reading out loud is all that a narrator does. That’s not true. When you decide to have your book…Audiobooks3 min readAudiobooks3 min read
Feb 20, 2021Member-onlySo, You Want to Make Money With Your VoiceYou’ve probably seen the internet ads “Make Money by Reading Aloud” or “Earn $$$ by Using Your Voice.” We’ve all seen and heard them. Most of those ads make it seem easy to just speak into a mic, and people will pay you hundreds of dollars. If it were only…Freelancing2 min readFreelancing2 min read
Feb 19, 2021Member-onlyDon’t Be Afraid To Leave Your Comfort ZoneEarlier this year in January, I received a call from my director telling me that after 19 years with the same company; I was being furloughed and had 60 days to find a new job within the company or they would let me go. The first couple of days I…Entrepreneurship2 min readEntrepreneurship2 min read
