Interviewing Local Bookstores: How to Pitch Your Indie Book
Publishing a book might seem like the biggest hurdle for an independently published (aka “indie”) author. But in reality, book […]
Why I Certified My Newest Book in the Human-Authored Database by the Authors Guild
It’s hard to deny that AI has taken over. Many consumers, myself included, are rightfully becoming more and more skeptical […]
7 Important (Yet Often Overlooked) Tips for Indie Authors
There’s a LOT more to self-publishing than you might think. Until you actually go through the process yourself, I guarantee […]
Perspective: AI Has NO Place in My Art & Writing
I didn’t think I’d be writing this post, but with the pervasiveness of AI being shoved down everyone’s throats, it […]
Author’s Year in Review | Reflecting on 2025
My “year in review” posts have become a tradition since I started this website back in 2016. If you’re feeling […]
2026 List of Literary and Book-Themed Holidays
Hello and welcome to all of my fellow writers, authors, bibliophiles, and book dragons! If you’re someone who enjoys celebrating […]
Collaboration: Chronicles of Avilésor x Apothica Teas
After months in the works, I’m so excited to share my latest collaboration to bring the Chronicles of Avilésor to […]
BOOK IV: LAB RAT Publication Update
T minus 32 days! The countdown has officially begun! On Thursday night, I logged into my publishing platform and uploaded […]
Q&A: What Does a Typical Week Look Like Between Events?
I do around 40-50 events each year. Yep… that means I’m doing events almost every single weekend. Eventually, I hope […]
Do Artists Need Liability Insurance to Have a Booth?
When I set up a cheap pop-up tent at a small local festival for the first time four years ago, […]