My first book market has come and gone and the verdict is in. I went into it planning to do my best and, whatever the outcome, learn from the experience. This blog entry explores those lessons learned and my plans to approach my next market with more savvy and strategy.

When I first published I AM TAMRA, I was too timid to give it the chance it deserved. Now, I’m leaving those apprehensions behind. With a new summary, a new publisher, & a new approach, I’m ready to make it a success. For fans of WOOL & THE HANDMAID's TALE, this blog contains your chance to win a free dystopian & speculative fiction novel by an indie author!

A challenging hike on McRae Peak turns into a lesson on self-doubt, fear, gratitude, and personal growth along my author journey. Can the climb be worth it, even when we don't reach the summit? It better be! Here’s how I remind myself to make that happen.

Everyone knows the term "dystopia.” And to be fair, there is a lot of crossover between my upcoming novel and an imagined society living under corrupt rule, oppression, dehumanization, and suffering. But what if that corruption doesn’t look like suffering, but comfort? Only an outcast would be able to see how truly horrible such a society can be.