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  • Book blurbs are different now

    Book blurbs are different now

    Book blurbs (descriptions) have to entice the reader AND satisfy AEO–answer engine optimization. It’s a whole new world for writers getting eyes on their book.

  • A quick peek at the editorial process

    A quick peek at the editorial process

    I got my editorial letter and line edits back from my editor at OHB. So, what does that mean, exactly? Take a closer look at this step in the publishing process.

  • Earworm: FREE

    Earworm: FREE

    “We can’t fix it if we never face it. Let the past be the past ’til it’s weightless.” One of the best songs from K-POP DEMON HUNTERS worms its way into my brain.

  • Mid-year Book Freakout 2026

    Mid-year Book Freakout 2026

    The ever-popular, long-running tag for bloggers and Booktubers is here: The Midyear Book Freakout! It’s not exactly mid-year, but I wanted to knock this one out. Enjoy!

  • An epic Kickstarter for an epic tome: RINGLANDER: THE PATH AND THE WAY

    An epic Kickstarter for an epic tome: RINGLANDER: THE PATH AND THE WAY

    Help make an epic fantasy become even more epic by donating to a Kickstarter that promises a gorgeous hardcover with custom illustrations, maps, sprayed edges, and more.

  • I forgot to add conflicts to THE FEAR AND THE FLAME

    I forgot to add conflicts to THE FEAR AND THE FLAME

    I’m in the middle of filling out an amazing plot sheet for THE FEAR AND THE FLAME and I can’t answer some of its questions because…I don’t have enough conflict.

  • AnimEigo announces Blu-ray home media release of VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU

    AnimEigo announces Blu-ray home media release of VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU

    The 4-episode OVA series of VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU will finally come to Blu-Ray, courtesy of AnimEigo and Media OCD.

  • Watch out! The bots are getting better.

    Watch out! The bots are getting better.

    I keep getting AI-written solicitations offering deals to good to be true. This one is the most convincing, and it’s better than the rest. Be careful!

  • LGBTQIA Manga for Pride Month

    LGBTQIA Manga for Pride Month

    For pride month, I recommend some of the best BL, GL, and queer manga I’ve ever read. Take a look!