How do some places manage to stay in business… So, a fun thing happened with a certain big online company. I ordered 5 copies of Never Alone for the upcoming Strawberry Festival. This is what I got: All five copies were in separate boxes. One had no packing, while another was in a box tooContinue reading "Shipping woes"
Quick Updates…
Wanted to drop a few things: 1) Spent a bit yesterday to create a map for book 3 (because of being referenced in book 2). It’s not perfectly done, but it’s enough for now. I am done with this round of editing for Quest. Next is the printout and scribble-through with red pen, and highlighterContinue reading "Quick Updates…"
Well, there goes that idea…
The original edit of this post was about me probably moving to Draft2Digital to expand my books…and then yesterday it announced they are going to charge $20 for a new account and if you don’t make over $100, they will charge you a $12 fee yearly. So, yeah. My cover designer does D2D, and sheContinue reading "Well, there goes that idea…"
“Failure is just a few seconds away from success.” – John Flanagan, Ranger’s Apprentice
To open up Facebook and see that John Flanagan passed away was a punch to the gut. I found the Ranger’s Apprentice books my summer before my senior year of high school. I was deep into looking for new fantasy novels between the Harry Potter books, and Ranger’s Apprentice was the perfect series. John FlanaganContinue reading "“Failure is just a few seconds away from success.” – John Flanagan, Ranger’s Apprentice"
Cover Drop for Quest for the Magic
TA-DA! The official cover for Quest for the Magic! Also, the summary (subject to change as editing continues): The journey continues for the Dragon Hearts… Josephine and her dragon partner Aurora are working towards rebuilding the Dragon Heart Alliance. However, issues continue to hinder them, from the missing members of Cetus’s inner circle, the threatContinue reading "Cover Drop for Quest for the Magic"
Pokémon Day is Coming Happy 3o years of catching them all!!!
First, I am already scheduling book events for this year. In June I will be attending a festival in Grove City. I will also do Applefest and Petfest again. I will not be doing the Oil City Library’s Author event. I have done it for two years, and it has not been very fruitful. WhenContinue reading "Pokémon Day is Coming Happy 3o years of catching them all!!!"
Winter Sucks
Winter sucks It’s not been fun. I already have a natural aversion to winter as being half-Aussie, so being stuck in the house with bitter temps does not help. It's made me become behind on things due to dealing with issues related to the bad weather. I’m working towards getting a new beta reader, butContinue reading "Winter Sucks"
2026 is already stressful
I did the list of what I have to do this year and already feel overwhelmed, won’t lie. I have to get Quest out this year, but I won’t push to have it out for the book events. People don’t tend to buy the second book unless they are already a fan, so I willContinue reading "2026 is already stressful"
Last post for the year
Hello everyone, It’s not been a good December. There were two colossal disasters that hit the house, and a few other issues. I’m waiting to hear from a beta reader, so there's nothing really to report on the Quest front. I am planning to drop at least a teaser for the cover in January. PopContinue reading "Last post for the year"
It’s almost Christmas time….
Well, it’s almost December. I am behind on Quest because of losing my car to a deer. Everyone is fine, even the stupid deer, but not my car. Another financial burden my family did not need. I hope at least by the end of next week to be done with the first round of editsContinue reading "It’s almost Christmas time…."
Kathleen L Shay 