Behind the “Read Banned Books” Merchandise Collection
If you’re a Patreon subscriber or member of the new Chronicles of Avilésor Discord server, you may have noticed that […]
Mark Your Calendar! 2022 Literary and Book-Themed Holidays
Hello, fellow book dragons! I’ve compiled a list of book-themed holidays for readers, writers, grammar-lovers, and bilbliophiles so you can […]
Lessons of the Ocean (Sandcastle 15.07)
What I had come to the ocean to learn is not what the ocean chose to teach. I stood on […]
Author’s Advice: 15 Tips to Write a Compelling Fiction Book Blurb That Sells
You finally finished your book! Congratulations! It’s taken you months, years, or even decades, but it’s finally complete. Now, you’re […]
An Author’s Year in Review | Reflecting on 2021
It’s strange to realize this is the fifth time I’ve written a “year in review” post, which has become an […]
Author Q&A: What Are You Excited About for Book 3?
Have you heard the news?! If you follow me on social media or you’ve signed up for my newsletter, you […]
Redbubble vs. Spring Review: Which POD Apparel Site is Better?
Print-on-demand (POD) platforms have become increasingly popular, especially among influencers and personal brands that lack the resources to print, store, […]
The “Theory of Omission” in Writing | Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory
“If a writer of prose knows enough of what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows […]
Chronicles of Avilésor Cosplay | Project Alpha Costumes
Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you’re looking for a trick-or-treating costume or planning your next Comic Con cosplay, […]
A Writer’s Song: Why You Should “Write What You Know”
There were two bits of advice I remember receiving when I first became a columnist, although I don’t recall from […]