What inspired you to write another Boomer book? The first Boomer book was received so well that I felt Boomer had more adventures to share. I also wanted the story to do more than entertain; I wanted it to be useful in the classroom, too. Children are encouraged to...
Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com 16 years ago. Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging. I can't believe its been 16 years since I began my blog. From the sheer trepidation of posting that first post of 'Hello' out into...
The Fractured Veil Book Three of the Callum Walker series The saga continues in this relaunch of the critically acclaimed fantasy by J.M. Shaw complete with new content and a new cover! The book is available worldwide in print and digital formats by Maverick First...
As we celebrate romance month, we can read classic novels like Pride and Prejudice, Far from the Maddening Crowd, Wuthering Heights, The Notebook, The Time Travelers Wife, or Outlander, but maybe also discover new authors and their definition of romance through their...
Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki on Pexels.com You may have seen I have been a guest on several podcasts this month. It has been an exciting and interesting experience. When preparing for these interviews I ensured I was ready. Here are a few tips that can make all the...
I really enjoyed this chat about the inner workings of my steampunk novel, The Commodore's Gift. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzEiHgt8Ijg&list=PLsJTkIfr5f1Zz21YO6hIRHKG6hXxHAomX&index=3 If you wondered how this novel went from a short...
What drew you to fantasy writing? I always enjoyed reading it, so it was a natural draw to write it, too. I especially loved C. S. Lewis, so I knew I wanted to contribute in some of the same ways he did. Where did the idea for Aisha’s Secret come from? ...
A huge thank you to R. Weir for interviewing me on their podcast. We discussed writing styles genres, process and how some of my books were created. If you have any questions after watching feel free to leave a comment. WATCH IT HERE:...
Writing fiction as opposed to non-fiction is a vastly different skill and mind set. In fiction, we entertain the reader, by fabricating characters and their journey, rather than presenting factual information. Initially, when you are considering this change of...