Q: Will there be more books?
A: Always.
More FAQ’s to come! Feel free to submit questions via the blog or my email.
Q: Are Wednesday’s Book and Oak and Ivy standalone novels?
A: Yes, and no. They are standalone novels compared with each other and will never overlap. But there will be more books in each of their respective worlds, with characters we already know and love. The Man From Delwaphria is also its own separate thing.
Q: What is your genre?
A: My primary concern with any story I write is that it’s a good story. Urban Fantasy and Sci-Fi are what I have published as of 2025, but I have many more things of varying genres in varying stages of completion.
Q: Why do you Indie (Independently) Publish?
A: First and foremost, I’m not against traditional publishing. I think they’re an amazing resource, and there are certain of my projects that I definitely will submit for publication. However, I choose to Indie publish because I have a vision for the entire book. Whereas cover art and often even the titles are something that the publishing house decides (based on current trends and what will sell, mostly) I usually know what I would like those to be from very early on in the process. I guess I’m just too much of a control freak to want to give that up most of the time, haha.
The books that I do plan on trying to submit for traditional publishing will be more traditionally marketable books – in my case, contemporary mystery.
Q: Are you a plotter or pantser?
A: I swing wildly between both. Every book that I have written has been a different experience.
Q: Do you write full-time?
A: No, I have a day job, and I currently like having one. I’m more of a hobbyist writer, because I like what I do in my regular job, and I like helping people. If there comes a time that I can’t manage both, or my day job isn’t as satisfying as it used to be, then I’ll probably make the transition to becoming a full time author.
Q: What is your favorite dinosaur?
A: Diplodocus. It’s fun to say. If not that, then probably a Tyrannosaurus Rex. #RespectTheClassics.
Q: How do I best support you?
A: Buy my books! If you’ve already done that, please rate and review my books, and TALK about them! Ratings and Reviews are often what drive algorithms, and person-to-person recommendations are always the best way to share books, and I just can’t control either of those things. Any help is well, WELL appreciated.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Today? Probably A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Q: What is your biggest suggestion to beginning writers?
A: WRITE! You don’t become an experienced author just because you pick up a pen. It’s sticking through the long hours and the writer’s block and the “I don’t write this, maybe I should just go paint dots on dice.” Experience brings a lot to the table. I’ve been writing longer projects consistently for almost 20 years. Cut yourself some slack. If you keep on practicing, you’ll get there.
(Side note: One of my favorite things to do is look at some of my beginning writing to make me feel better about myself. If you want to see some of MY beginning writing, and also feel better about yourself, I have a Batman FanFiction called The Guise of Reason, linked here: THE LINK I wrote it about 4 years into my writing journey, when I was 15-17 years old. I think it’ll make you feel better about yourself, too.)
(Other side note: Write what you love! I’ve written all of my books because I love the story, and I love the characters. Trillion, Margot, and James are my best buds, and you’ll meet some of my other best friends as time goes on.)
Q: When is your next book coming out? Tomorrow?
A: Renegade (The Man From Delwaphria, Episode 3) comes out March 29, 2025
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