My new short story is here! Do you love fantasy? Immersive settings? How about a little creepiness thrown in? Then I have a treat for you. This short story has been in the works for a long time. Birthed from a prompt at my local writing group (and a picture of creepy puppets), it kind… Continue reading Free Short Story: Dark Carnival Magic Awaits!
Hi Rock Star! I can't believe I am finally able to share this feature with you. It has been in the works for so long! I first thought of the idea of a digital swag bag while volunteering for a local writer's conference a couple of years ago. Since then, the concept has grown and… Continue reading The Digital Swag Bag is Here!
Happy Monday Rock Stars! I am coming to you from a super high of emotions today. Last weekend my wonderful writing group evaluated my draft of Project Castle and the developmental feedback they gave me was gold! I have a list of things I have to address and the giddy attitude to start. I really… Continue reading Weekly Update: Newsletter Feature with Jean Pace + Giveaway
I've been keeping this idea under wraps for a little while, but after discussing it with a few trusted people (including my fourteen-year old bookworm), I've decided to move ahead with it. I recently updated some things about my website, including a way to connect and provide more content to my readers (ahem, you) that… Continue reading Author Newsletters Suck. Here’s Something Better.
Drumroll please! If you've been with me for a while, you know all about my writing journey with Project Shadow and how long it has taken me to not only write the thing, but also polish it to its current state. The book has survived a literal decade of effort, two cross-country moves, two new… Continue reading Querying, Pitching, and Losing My Mind
It's time to celebrate! If you didn't know, Writer's Digest (a wonderful magazine for writers) holds writing competitions every year. They have all sorts of categories, and I had been playing with the idea of entering for quite some time. Last year, I finally decided to go for it, and submitted an entry for their… Continue reading Writer’s Digest Honorable Mention
Melissa Muhlenkamp 