My original plan was for this to be my last blog post before my break started on July 1st. Instead, while this is still going to be my last blog post until September, it’s crunch time that starts tomorrow. My break will start August 1st or whenever I finish writing The Coral Throne. I’m currently about two-thirds of the way done with the manuscript, and I will be spending the next month getting it to something approaching a draft.
I may not get much writing done today because today is the end of Q2, and there are things that need to be done. I’ve already updated my press kit and paid my quarterly taxes. Next, I need to revisit my plan for the rest of the year and reset my kanban board. (And supervise the unpacking of the van — it was pouring down rain when we got home from a show yesterday, so the books are all still in the back of the van. The Schechter men will probably do that while I make dinner.) There might be writing time after that, but I’m not counting on it. The real writing starts tomorrow.
Sometimes, I have to do the not-fun business things instead of playing with my imaginary friends. Adulting, right?
I did get to add a new show to the appearances list. We will once again be appearing at Maker Faire in November! I’m excited for it — I had a grand time last year. I’m waiting on the jury results for the Enchanted Knights Winter Bazaar in December, and I hope to have that added to our appearance list to round out the year. There might also be one or two other things, depending on release schedules and how they solidify. More information will be added to the website as I learn it.
Before I disappear into a deadline cave for the next two months, I want to say thank you to everyone who had been on this ride with me. I appreciate each and every one of you, and I look forward to making more magic with you.
See you in September!
Promotions
Half Off Sale!
From now until they sell out, you can get the Swords of Charlemagne paperback books from me directly for half off. That’s $12.50 for each, or all four books for $37.50 when you use the code SWORDS. This includes the thumbdrive!
Why? The Swords of Charlemagne have a new home with Riverdale Avenue Books! I’m waiting for my editor there to tell me when I have to take down the existing listings. Once that happens, these covers are going away. (Note: This sale does not extend outside of my bookstore! Books bought from other booksellers are still going to be full price until I take them down.)
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To end the war with the Empire, all Prince Tarjiaan has to do is deny his heart and marry the Emperor’s granddaughter. Peace is assured…
Or is it?
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Kidnapped from his home and sold as a slave in Rome, Raven-Prince Lorcan must survive in a world where entertainment is murder, diplomacy is betrayal, and love is a commodity. And where a raven who is only supposed to ever have one mate will somehow find two…
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Work in Progress
The Coral Throne
(The Coral Throne, book 2)
Appearances
Smut Lovers: The Conference
September 17th – 21st, 2025
Orlando, FL
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Necronomicon
September 26th – 28th, 2025
Tampa, FL
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Page and Pen Festival
October 4th, 2025
Oviedo, FL
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Maker Faire
November 8-9th, 2025
Central Florida Fairgrounds,
Orlando, FL
