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Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy Optioned by Back Fence Productions… Next Stop, Hollywood!

By |2020-06-11T15:51:18-04:00December 13th, 2013|

Hollywood or Bust! Three years ago, I finalized the edits on what would become the Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy. Having lost my job in December of 2008, I'd found myself with time on my hands and a number of stories in my head. The first complete book I [...]

Don’t Miss the DEFY Trailer and a Chance for Great Swag!

By |2020-06-11T17:01:20-04:00April 25th, 2012|

Ahh, swag. Just the word has my imagination leaping! Bringing to mind strapping, swashbuckling pirates stowing their ill-gotten loot in mysterious lairs, swag was simply a must-have once I became a published author. Of course, swag costs money. Most authors just starting out don't have hundreds (or more) dollars to [...]

Cover Reveal: #Defy (Firstborn Trilogy Book One)

By |2020-06-11T17:03:00-04:00March 29th, 2012|

I've never considered myself challenged when it comes to keeping surprises, but having to wait over a month before releasing the cover of Defy has definitely tested my willpower! It has helped to have the involvement of wonderful book bloggers and fellow writers participating in the release. They've all seen [...]

An Indie Author’s Journey: What I’ve Learned

By |2020-06-11T17:23:30-04:00January 31st, 2012|

Today's my birthday! *tosses confetti* Hey, um, will someone sweep that up later? Any-who...there's something about grown-up birthdays that prompts you to evaluate your life. Since my birthday coincides with the passing of my books' six-month mark since publication, I thought this would be a great time to [...]

Raine Gives Back: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

By |2020-06-11T17:27:48-04:00December 28th, 2011|

It's so hard to believe that 2011 will be rolling to a close in just a few days. This has been a whirlwind year with so many wonderful experiences, and I can't wait to see what 2012 will bring! For me, personally, these are the top five highlights from 2011: [...]

New Short Story and Four Months of Thanks

By |2020-06-11T17:28:24-04:00November 23rd, 2011|

Four months ago almost to the day, I sat in front of the computer with my husband. We had just spent two months preparing the Daughters of Saraqael trilogy for publication. After trudging down the long road of traditional publishing, attempting and failing to catch the attention of literary agents, [...]

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