Did you know The Great Gatsby was almost titled Trimalchio in West Egg? Or that Bram Stoker first considered The Dead Un-Dead as the title for Dracula? Here’s a list of 10 famous books that underwent title changes. It’s weird to think about those classics by any other name. But they’d still be the same books. … Continue reading »
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Are you going to Phoenix Comicon?
I am. And I’m so excited! Every year Phoenix Comicon gets bigger and better. Did you see the lineup this year? John Barrowman is going to be there! Their first Doctor Who cast member appearance. *runs around room screaming* Also, there are a ton of great sci-fi/fantasy authors making appearances: James A. Owen, Brandon Sanderson, … Continue reading »
And the winner is…
JOE BOUDRIE! Congratulations, Joe! You won the Sherlock journal! Thank you to everyone who participated in my first ever giveaway! This was so much fun, I already have plans to do it again in the near future. Stay tuned! Continue reading »
The Heart of My Novel in a Song
The other day I was driving in my car, and a song I hadn’t heard before came on the radio. I liked it right away, the melancholic chords, the simple piano introduction. Then I listened to the words…and the chorus…and my eyes just about popped out of my head. I was listening to the heart … Continue reading »
I’m So Glad the World Didn’t End
It’s 3:3o in the afternoon on December 21, 2012, the day the world was supposed to end. The sun is shining, my dogs are sleeping nearby and I just ate a piece of dark chocolate. All is well. Not just well, but good. Really good. Here’s why: Yesterday came the official announcement that my agent … Continue reading »